Accupro 12182022 Square End Mill 3/8 Inch Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 12182022 is a square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metalworking and machining applications. Built from micrograin solid carbide and coated with TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) finish, this tool delivers hardness and wear resistance suitable for demanding cutting conditions. It features a 3/8 inch cutting diameter, a 7/8 inch length of cut, and a 40-degree helix angle with spiral fluting. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for conventional milling setups. Three flutes provide a balance of chip clearance and surface finish. Licensed machinists and CNC operators are the primary installers and users of this tool.

This end mill is suited for milling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, and hard plastics in both manual and CNC machining centers. The centercutting design allows for direct plunge entry into workpieces, expanding its usefulness in slotting, profiling, and pocketing operations. The regular-length body and 3/8 inch shank fit standard ER collets and end mill holders commonly found in vertical machining centers and milling machines. Extended reach is not part of this tool configuration, making it best suited for standard-depth applications.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for hardness and edge retention
• TiCN coating improves wear resistance and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• 40-degree helix angle with spiral fluting promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge cuts without pre-drilling
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration for standard milling setups
• Mill diameter tolerance of +0.000 / -0.002 inches for accurate sizing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard tooling option for CNC machining centers and manual mills accepting a 3/8 inch shank end mill holder or ER collet system.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the control is in a safe state before inserting or removing the tool. Verify the collet or end mill holder is clean and undamaged before securing the shank to the specified runout tolerance. Follow the tooling manufacturer and machine manufacturer guidelines for appropriate speeds, feeds, and depth-of-cut parameters for the workpiece material.