Gws 314534 Square End Mill 3/16 Inch 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The GWS 314534 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal, composites, and engineered materials. It features a 3/16 inch cutting diameter, a 3/4 inch length of cut, and a 3-flute geometry with a 37-degree helix angle and ZrN (zirconium nitride) finish. The ZrN coating improves surface hardness and heat resistance, extending tool life in demanding cutting environments. The upcut flute design evacuates chips away from the workpiece. This tool is used by machinists and CNC operators in job shop, production, and maintenance machining applications.

The 314534 fits standard 3/16 inch collets and tool holders, with a 2-1/2 inch overall length and 3/16 inch shank diameter. It is centercutting, allowing plunge entry directly into material without a pre-drilled pilot hole. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation are standard for conventional CNC machining setups. The Series 2030 designation places it in GWS tooling families aimed at general-purpose and finishing milling work. Typical applications include slotting, profiling, and contouring on vertical mills and CNC machining centers.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• ZrN finish improves heat resistance and extends tool life
• 3-flute geometry balances chip evacuation and surface finish
• 37-degree helix angle promotes smooth cutting action
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge milling
• Upcut flute direction clears chips away from the cut zone

Compatibility

Designed to fit standard 3/16 inch collets and end mill holders used on vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers. Shank diameter of 3/16 inch is a common size across a wide range of spindle tooling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by qualified machinists familiar with CNC or manual milling equipment. Verify that the collet or tool holder is properly seated and torqued before operation. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use. Follow machine manufacturer guidelines for runout tolerances and spindle speed settings appropriate to the workpiece material.