Sgs 35485 Square End Mill 3/8 Inch 4 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SGS 35485 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in non-ferrous metal applications. With a 3/8 inch cutting diameter and four spiral flutes, it delivers clean, accurate cuts in aluminum, brass, copper, and similar materials. The centercutting geometry allows both plunge and peripheral milling. A 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and helps maintain surface finish quality. This tool is intended for use by machinists and tooling professionals running CNC mills or manual knee mills in production and job-shop environments.

The SGS 35485 fits standard 3/8 inch straight-shank tool holders and collets. It is suited for light-to-moderate material removal in non-ferrous metals. The regular-length body — 7/8 inch length of cut and 2-1/2 inch overall length — keeps deflection low in typical profiling, slotting, and contouring operations. The uncoated solid carbide construction is well matched to non-ferrous workpieces where coatings such as TiN or TiAlN are not required or may cause built-up edge.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in non-ferrous machining
• Four spiral flutes with 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip removal
• Centercutting design enables plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute configuration matches standard spindle rotation
• Straight-cylindrical shank fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders
• Uncoated finish suited for aluminum and other non-ferrous metals

Compatibility

Designed for use in 3/8 inch collet chucks, end mill holders, or set-screw holders on CNC machining centers and manual mills. Primary workpiece material designation is non-ferrous metal (Material Code N). Part of SGS Series 54 regular-length square end mills.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the tool. Seat the shank fully into the holder to the recommended engagement depth and torque set screws or collet nuts per the tool holder manufacturer specifications. Confirm runout with a dial indicator before beginning the cut — excessive runout in solid carbide tooling accelerates chipping and premature tool failure.