Gws 310798 Square End Mill 1/4 in 4 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The GWS 310798 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision material removal in milling operations across ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Built on the Series 2105 platform, this single-end tool features a 1/4 inch cutting diameter, a 3/8 inch length of cut, and a 4-inch overall length. The four-flute, right-hand cutting geometry combined with a 38-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and surface finish quality. An AlCrO-MAX coating adds thermal and oxidation resistance, extending tool life in demanding cutting conditions. This end mill is installed and operated by machinists and CNC technicians working in job shop, maintenance, and production environments.

The GWS 310798 is suited for milling operations requiring a standard-length, center-cutting tool with extended reach capability. The 1/4 inch shank diameter matches the cutting diameter for straightforward collet or end mill holder mounting. Right-hand flute direction and upcut flute geometry make it compatible with conventional CNC vertical machining centers and manual knee mills. Applications include slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling in materials where AlCrO-MAX coatings provide thermal protection at elevated spindle speeds.

Key Features

• Solid carbide submicron grain construction for rigidity and edge retention
• AlCrO-MAX coating for oxidation and heat resistance in high-speed milling
• 38-degree helix angle promotes chip flow and reduces cutting forces
• Center-cutting design allows plunge entry into workpiece
• Extended reach geometry for deeper cavity and pocket work
• Four right-hand flutes with upcut geometry for clean chip evacuation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/4 inch shank square end mill compatible with collet chucks, end mill holders, and milling machine spindles accepting 1/4 inch round shank tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes must be performed with the machine spindle fully stopped and power isolated per shop safety protocols. Ensure the collet or holder is clean and free of debris before seating the shank. Proper runout should be verified with a dial indicator after mounting. Torque retention hardware to toolholder manufacturer specifications found in the holder documentation.