Harvey Tool 48732 Square End Mill 1/2 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 48732 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal, composite, and plastic workpiece materials. With a 0.5-inch cutter diameter, a 1.5-inch length of cut, and a 4-inch overall length, this single-end tool delivers consistent chip evacuation and dimensional accuracy in finish and semi-finish passes. The 20-degree helix angle and upcut flute geometry promote efficient chip clearing during slotting and peripheral milling. The bright, uncoated finish makes it well-suited for applications where coating buildup or thermal reaction with the workpiece is a concern. Licensed machinists and CNC operators are the primary installers and users of this tooling.

This end mill is intended for use in CNC machining centers, vertical mills, and manual knee mills where a standard 0.5-inch shank collet or end mill holder is available. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration match the default spindle rotation on the vast majority of milling machines. The centercutting design allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece without a pre-drilled start hole. It is commonly applied in job shop environments handling steel, aluminum, brass, and engineering plastics requiring tight-tolerance features.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in demanding cuts
• 0.5-inch cutter diameter with a matching 0.5-inch shank for direct collet or holder mounting
• 1.5-inch length of cut accommodates moderate-depth slotting and profiling operations
• Centercutting geometry permits direct plunge milling without a pilot hole
• Upcut flute design with 20-degree helix angle promotes chip evacuation away from the cut zone
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids across a broad range of materials

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide square end mill for use in standard 0.5-inch collets, shrink-fit holders, or end mill holders on CNC and manual milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Power down and lock out the spindle drive before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully and evenly in the collet or holder to the recommended engagement depth per the holder manufacturer's guidelines before torquing. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or wear before each use and replace the tool if edge integrity is compromised.