Helical Solutions 01047 Square End Mill 1/8 in 3 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The HELICAL SOLUTIONS 01047 is a single-end, square-profile solid carbide end mill designed for milling aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. It features a 1/8-inch cutting diameter, a 1/2-inch length of cut, and a 35-degree right-hand helical flute geometry across three flutes. The ZrN-based Zplus coating reduces built-up edge and improves chip evacuation in aluminum applications. With a 2.5-inch overall length and a straight 1/8-inch shank, this tool is sized for smaller-diameter passes, detail work, and profiling operations. It is centercutting, allowing plunge entry. Machinists and CNC operators in production and job-shop environments are the primary users.

This end mill is engineered specifically for aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials, where the 35-degree helix angle promotes free-cutting action and efficient chip flow. Its three-flute configuration balances chip clearance with surface finish quality, making it suitable for finishing passes and light-to-moderate slotting and profiling in aluminum plate, extrusion, and billet stock. The fractional-inch shank fits standard ER and shrink-fit toolholders in common CNC machining center and mill setups.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in non-ferrous cutting
• Zplus (ZrN) coating reduces friction and inhibits built-up edge on aluminum surfaces
• 35-degree right-hand helical flutes promote aggressive chip evacuation
• Three-flute design balances chip clearance with improved finish quality
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry without pre-drilling
• Single-end configuration; 1/8-inch straight shank fits standard collet toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC machining centers and manual mills with standard ER, TG, or shrink-fit collet systems accepting a 1/8-inch straight shank. Optimized for aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials per the HELICAL SOLUTIONS End Mills for Aluminum series.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the spindle is fully powered down and the machine is in an e-stop or lockout state before inserting or removing the tool from the toolholder. Confirm runout with a dial indicator after seating; excessive runout accelerates tool wear and degrades surface finish. Follow the toolholder manufacturer torque specifications when tightening collet nuts.