Hertel 12469575 Square End Mill 1/2 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The HERTEL 12469575 is a solid carbide, single-end square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metalworking and machining applications. The cutter features a 0.5000 inch mill diameter, a 2-inch length of cut, and a 4-inch overall length with a 0.5000 inch shank diameter. Four spiral flutes at a 30-degree helix angle provide efficient chip evacuation and smooth cutting action. The bright uncoated finish and micrograin carbide substrate make this tool well-suited for shops running general-purpose milling where regrinding is part of the tooling workflow. Licensed machinists and CNC operators are the primary installers of this tool.

This end mill is used in vertical machining centers, CNC mills, and manual knee mills for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The centercutting geometry allows plunge cutting as well as conventional side milling. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for the vast majority of spindle setups. It is part of the HERTEL HSQSC4-CC series, which targets general-purpose solid carbide square end milling at fractional inch sizes.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for rigidity and edge retention
• 4 spiral flutes with 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip flow
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for applications requiring regrinding
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute for standard spindle compatibility
• Single-end configuration; no extended reach, no chipbreaker, no coolant-through

Compatibility

Part of the HERTEL HSQSC4-CC series. Designed as a standard fractional-inch solid carbide square end mill compatible with 1/2 inch diameter tool holders, collets, and end mill adapters used in conventional and CNC milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the machine tool manufacturer's toolholder torque and runout specifications. Ensure the spindle and toolholder are clean and free of chips before seating the shank. Verify shank engagement depth meets the toolholder minimum before clamping. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling.