Gws 312645 Square End Mill 0.5 in 7 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The GWS 312645 is a 7-flute solid carbide square end mill designed for high-performance material removal in demanding machining applications. With a 0.5 inch mill diameter, a 2 inch length of cut, and a 4 inch overall length, this tool is engineered for rigidity and stability in deep-pocket and slot-milling operations. The AlCrO-MAX coating provides enhanced heat resistance and extended tool life when cutting hard and abrasive materials. A 38-degree helix angle promotes smooth chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. Licensed machinists and CNC operators working in job shops or production environments will find this tool well-suited to high-speed, high-feed strategies.

This end mill is appropriate for use on CNC machining centers and manual mills where a right-hand cutting, right-hand flute, single-end tool is required. The upcut flute geometry and submicron carbide grade make it effective in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, hardened steels, and other demanding workpiece materials. It is a single-end tool, meaning the cutting geometry is on one end only, with a square shank for standard collet or end mill holder retention. The Series 2215 designation identifies it within the GWS product line.

Key Features

• 7-flute design increases feed rates and improves surface finish compared to fewer-flute tools
• AlCrO-MAX coating delivers high-temperature oxidation resistance for extended tool life
• 38-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduced cutting forces
• Submicron solid carbide grade provides hardness and wear resistance in demanding cuts
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute geometry for standard CNC spindle rotation
• Center-cutting capable, allowing plunge entry into the workpiece

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use cutting tool for CNC machining centers and knee mills accepting a 0.5 inch shank diameter in standard collet chucks or end mill holders.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in an e-stop or locked-out state before inserting or changing the tool. Seat the shank fully and evenly in the holder to the recommended insertion depth before torquing the retention mechanism. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning the cut to prevent premature tool wear or workpiece damage.