Osg 462-500011 Square End Mill 1/2 in 2 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The OSG 462-500011 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Built on OSG Series 462, it features a 0.5-inch cutting diameter, a 2-inch length of cut, and a 4-inch overall length with a 0.5-inch straight shank. The micrograin carbide substrate delivers hardness and edge retention, while the TiAlN coating adds heat and wear resistance at elevated cutting speeds. With two spiral flutes at a 30-degree helix angle and right-hand cut and flute direction, this tool is suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling where chip evacuation and surface finish are priorities.

This end mill fits standard milling applications in job shop, production, and maintenance environments. The long-reach geometry with a 2-inch length of cut makes it well suited for deeper pockets and shoulders where a standard-length tool cannot reach. It is centercutting, allowing plunge entry without a pre-drilled hole. CNC machinists and manual mill operators working in steel, alloy steel, cast iron, and similar materials will find this tool appropriate for finishing and semi-finishing passes.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for rigidity and edge life
• TiAlN finish for elevated-temperature wear resistance
• 30-degree helix spiral flute for efficient chip evacuation
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute, standard for most CNC spindles
• Long length of cut (2 inches) for deep pocket and shoulder milling

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide square end mill for use in standard 0.5-inch collets, end mill holders, or hydraulic chucks on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machining professionals using appropriate tool holders rated for the shank diameter. Ensure the tool holder and spindle are clean and free of chips before seating the shank. Confirm runout with a dial indicator before production cutting, as excessive runout accelerates edge wear on carbide tooling. Follow machine manufacturer feed and speed guidelines for the workpiece material and do not exceed the rated depth of cut for the flute length.