Seco 10022704 Square End Mill 5/32 in 2 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 10022704 is a single-end, square-profile carbide end mill engineered for milling aluminum and non-ferrous materials. Built from micrograin solid carbide with an ANF coating, it delivers sharp cutting action and wear resistance in high-speed finishing and light roughing operations. The 2-flute geometry provides generous chip clearance, which is essential when cutting soft, gummy materials like aluminum that can load flutes quickly. At 5/32 inches in diameter with a 45-degree helix angle and right-hand cutting and flute direction, this tool is suited for machinists and tooling technicians running CNC mills or manual knee mills where precision and surface finish matter.

This end mill fits applications in aerospace, automotive, and general fabrication shops where aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous alloys are the primary workpiece materials. The short-length classification and 5/16-inch length of cut make it best suited for shallow slots, pockets, and profiling cuts where rigidity is a priority. The straight shank and compact overall length of 2 inches allow it to seat securely in standard collet and end mill holders without excessive overhang.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for rigidity and edge retention
• ANF coating optimized for aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials
• 2-flute design promotes chip evacuation in soft, ductile materials
• 45-degree helix angle reduces cutting forces and improves surface finish
• Center-cutting capable, allowing plunge entry into the workpiece
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard spindle operation

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard straight-shank collet chucks and end mill holders compatible with 3/16-inch shank diameters. Best suited for machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials as designated by primary workpiece material code N. Part of the SECO Series A245 short-length end mill family.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed with the machine spindle fully stopped and locked out per shop lockout/tagout procedures. Seat the straight shank fully into the collet or holder before torquing the retention nut to the holder specification. Inspect the tool for edge chipping before each use, and never exceed the tool manufacturer's recommended speeds and feeds for the workpiece material and depth of cut.