Value Collection 27647 Square End Mill 1/2 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 27647 is a 2-flute square end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Manufactured from M2 high speed steel with a bright/uncoated finish, it features a 30-degree right-hand spiral helix and centercutting capability, allowing plunge cutting as well as peripheral and slot milling. The mill diameter is 0.5 inches with a 1 inch length of cut and a 3.125 inch overall length. Single-end configuration with a 0.5 inch shank diameter makes it compatible with standard collet chucks and end mill holders found in most vertical milling machines and machining centers.

This end mill is suited for slot milling, profiling, and contouring operations in job shop, maintenance, and light production environments. The M2 HSS construction handles a broad range of materials at moderate cutting speeds. Centercutting geometry supports direct plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole. The right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional milling setups on manual knee mills and CNC vertical machining centers alike.

Key Features

• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece material
• M2 high speed steel construction provides toughness across a wide range of materials
• 30-degree right-hand spiral helix promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose applications without coating compatibility concerns
• Single-end configuration with 0.5 inch shank fits standard collets and end mill holders
• Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction for conventional milling setups

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or direct-use square end mill for standard 1/2 inch collet chucks, ER collet systems, and end mill holders on vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the spindle drive before inserting or removing tooling. Ensure the shank is fully seated to the recommended engagement depth in the collet or holder and that all fasteners or collet nuts are torqued according to the holder manufacturer specifications. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use and replace worn tooling before attempting cuts.