Kennametal 2235054 Square-shoulder Face Mill 3 in

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 2235054 is an indexable square-shoulder face mill designed for precision milling operations in metal cutting applications. Built around the Fix-Perfect series platform, this right-hand cutter accepts three BGHX 15L5 style inserts held by a clamp-style insert holding method. It delivers a maximum cutting diameter of 3 inches with a maximum depth of cut of 0.394 inches and features a positive rake angle of 24 degrees, reducing cutting forces and improving chip flow during face milling passes. Licensed machinists and tooling specialists install this body on CNC machining centers and manual mills for high-accuracy shoulder and face milling work.

This face mill is suited for production environments where square-shoulder profiles and flat surface finishes are required. The 0/90 degree lead angle produces true 90-degree shoulders in a single pass, making it appropriate for step milling, face milling, and shoulder profiling on ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. The 1-inch arbor hole accommodates standard spindle arbors commonly found in vertical and horizontal machining centers across light industrial and heavy manufacturing settings.

Key Features

• 3-inch maximum cutting diameter for efficient material removal on medium-scale workpieces
• 0/90 degree lead angle produces true square shoulders in a single pass
• Accepts 3 BGHX 15L5 style inserts with clamp-style retention for rigid, repeatable insert positioning
• Positive 24-degree rake angle reduces cutting forces and promotes favorable chip evacuation
• Fix-Perfect series design for consistent runout and reliable body-to-spindle interface
• Right-hand cutting direction; no coolant-through feature, simplifying setup on standard arbors

Compatibility

Compatible with BGHX 15L5 style indexable inserts. Designed for use with 1-inch arbor hole spindle mounts standard to vertical and horizontal machining centers. Refer to KENNAMETAL Fix-Perfect series insert selection guides to confirm insert grade and geometry for the target workpiece material.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes on indexable face mills should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine powered off and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Confirm arbor and drawbar torque per machine tool manufacturer specifications before running. Inspect insert pockets and seating surfaces for chips or debris before installing fresh inserts, and verify insert clamp screw torque with a calibrated torque driver as recommended by KENNAMETAL tooling documentation.