Sgs 00382 Square End Mill 0.015 in 4 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SGS 00382 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision micro-machining applications requiring a very small cutting diameter of 0.015 inches. Built from micrograin carbide, this four-flute tool delivers fine surface finishes and tight tolerances in demanding materials. The 30-degree spiral flute geometry promotes efficient chip evacuation while maintaining rigidity at this scale. With a 0.045-inch length of cut and a 1/8-inch straight cylindrical shank, the 00382 fits standard collet toolholders and is suitable for CNC machining centers and high-speed milling operations where dimensional accuracy is critical.

This end mill is suited for precision work in mold making, medical device manufacturing, electronics, and aerospace component machining where fine detail and minimal tool deflection are required. The centercutting design allows plunge entry, adding versatility in complex contouring operations. The uncoated micrograin carbide construction makes it appropriate for use in non-ferrous metals, plastics, graphite, and other materials that benefit from sharp, uncoated cutting edges. It is a single-end tool in the SGS Series 1810 regular-length configuration.

Key Features

• 0.015-inch cutting diameter for micro-milling and fine-detail work
• Solid micrograin carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance at small diameters
• Four-flute, 30-degree spiral geometry for efficient chip flow and surface finish
• Centercutting design enables direct plunge entry
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation for standard CNC spindle compatibility
• Uncoated finish suited for sharp-edge applications in non-ferrous and abrasive materials

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-shank replacement or specification-matched tool for CNC machining centers and manual mills equipped with 1/8-inch collets or ER-style toolholding systems accepting a 0.125-inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet to the recommended grip length and torque the collet nut per the toolholder manufacturer specifications. At 0.015-inch diameter, avoid side loads that exceed the tool's rated depth of cut, as micro end mills are highly susceptible to breakage from deflection or improper runout.