Osg 492-0600 Square End Mill 1/16 in 2 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The OSG 492-0600 is a square end mill designed for precision milling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Built from micrograin solid carbide, it offers the rigidity and edge retention required for tight-tolerance work at small diameters. The 1/16-inch cutting diameter and 3/16-inch length of cut make it well-suited for fine slot milling, profiling, and detail work in dies, molds, and small components. A 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation while reducing cutting forces. The centercutting geometry allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece. This tool is used primarily by machinists and tool-and-die professionals in CNC machining centers and manual mills.

The 492-0600 fits standard 1/8-inch collets or chucks, making it compatible with a wide range of CNC machining centers, CNC routers, and manual milling machines equipped with appropriate toolholding. It is commonly used in precision mold-making, medical device manufacturing, electronics, and any application requiring small-diameter slot or profile cutting. The right-hand cut and right-hand spiral flute configuration is the standard orientation for most vertical milling setups.

Key Features

• 1/16-inch (0.0600 inch) cutting diameter for fine, small-scale milling work
• Micrograin solid carbide construction for superior hardness and wear resistance
• 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation and reduced cutting forces
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry into the workpiece
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute, spiral flute geometry for standard vertical milling applications
• Uncoated finish suitable for a broad range of materials without coating compatibility concerns

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use end mill for any milling setup accepting a 1/8-inch shank diameter toolholder or collet.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with CNC or manual milling equipment. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and locked before installing or removing tooling. The tool shank should be seated to the recommended engagement depth in the collet or chuck and torqued per the toolholder manufacturer specifications. Inspect the cutting edges for chipping or wear before each use, particularly at this small diameter where edge damage may not be immediately visible.