Accupro 14788348 Square End Mill 2 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 14788348 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal fabrication, toolrooms, and machine shops. With a 0.172-inch (11/64-inch) mill diameter and a 2-flute helical configuration, this centercutting end mill handles slotting, profiling, and plunge-cut operations in a single tool. The 38-42 degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduces heat buildup during cuts. At 2 inches overall length with a 3/8-inch length of cut, it suits close-tolerance work where reach and rigidity both matter. Licensed machinists, toolroom operators, and CNC programmers are the primary users of this tool.

This end mill is suited for light to medium material removal in applications requiring tight dimensional control. The 3/16-inch cylindrical shank fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders commonly found on vertical machining centers, knee mills, and CNC routers. Its compact diameter makes it well-suited for finishing passes, narrow slot milling, and detail work in aluminum, brass, mild steel, and similar machinable materials. The centercutting geometry allows the tool to plunge directly into the workpiece without a pre-drilled entry hole.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction provides hardness and wear resistance beyond high-speed steel tooling
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece material
• 2-flute helical geometry supports efficient chip clearance in slotting and profiling cuts
• 38-42 degree helix angle reduces cutting forces and heat at the tool tip
• Cylindrical shank is compatible with standard collet and end mill holder systems
• No chipbreaker geometry for a clean, consistent cutting edge along the full length of cut

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement-grade solid carbide square end mill for use in standard 3/16-inch collet chucks and end mill holders on vertical machining centers, knee mills, and compatible CNC equipment.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered off or in an e-stop state before changing tooling. Secure the shank to the full recommended engagement depth in the collet or holder to prevent tool pullout under cutting loads. Follow the machine manufacturer and tooling supplier runout and torque specifications for the holder type in use.