Gws 125628 Square End Mill 0.5in 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The GWS 125628 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for high-precision milling operations in metal, composite, and rigid plastic materials. It features a 0.5-inch cutting diameter, a 2.25-inch length of cut, and three flutes ground from submicron carbide grade for improved edge retention and surface finish. The 37-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. This single-end tool ships in a bright, uncoated finish and is built for use in CNC machining centers and manual knee mills. Machinists and tooling specialists in production and job-shop environments are the primary installers and operators of this tool.

The GWS 125628 is suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling operations in both conventional and climb-milling setups. The 0.5-inch shank diameter matches the cutting diameter, allowing use in standard ER collet chucks, end mill holders, and hydraulic chucks. Its standard-length geometry fits most vertical machining center spindles without requiring extended-reach toolholding. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction make it compatible with conventional CNC spindle configurations. The Series 1015 designation identifies this as part of a specific GWS tool family intended for general-purpose carbide end milling applications.

Key Features

• Submicron solid carbide substrate for superior hardness and wear resistance compared to standard carbide grades
• 37-degree helix angle supports aggressive chip evacuation and smooth cutting action
• Three-flute geometry balances chip load capacity with core strength for slotting and profiling
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids across a broad range of workpiece materials
• Right-hand cut with upcut flute direction - compatible with standard CNC spindle rotation
• 0.5-inch shank diameter matches cutting diameter for straightforward toolholder selection

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose solid carbide square end mill for use in CNC machining centers and manual milling machines equipped with 0.5-inch collet chucks or end mill holders. Part of the GWS Series 1015 product line.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Secure the shank in a clean, properly sized collet or end mill holder and torque the toolholder to the machine spindle per the machine manufacturer specifications. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before mounting. Always confirm spindle speed and feed rate settings match the material being cut before initiating a tool path.