Value Collection 720-1012 Square End Mill Hss 2 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1012 is a 2-flute square end mill machined from high speed steel (HSS), designed for general-purpose milling operations in metalworking environments. The 0.375 inch shank diameter fits standard collet chucks and milling machine spindles. With a right-hand cutting direction and right-hand flute helix, this is a single-end tool suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. HSS construction provides good toughness and wear resistance at moderate cutting speeds. This end mill is a standard production tool used by machinists and toolroom technicians in job shops, manufacturing facilities, and maintenance operations.

The 720-1012 is intended for use in vertical milling machines, knee mills, and CNC machining centers where a 0.375 inch collet or tool holder is available. The square end geometry makes it appropriate for cutting flat-bottomed slots, step features, and 2D profiles. The 2-flute configuration provides adequate chip clearance when cutting softer materials or when full-slot milling is required. This tool is sold as a single-end mill and is not configured for extended-reach applications.

Key Features

• 2-flute design provides chip clearance for slotting and full-slot milling operations
• High speed steel construction delivers toughness and resistance to chipping at conventional cutting speeds
• Right-hand cut and right-hand helix for standard spindle direction compatibility
• 0.375 inch shank diameter fits common 3/8 inch collets and end mill holders
• Single-end configuration with square corner geometry for flat-bottomed slots and step cuts
• No variable helix or variable index — straightforward geometry for predictable cutting behavior

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or production end mill for vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers equipped with a 3/8 inch collet, ER collet chuck, or end mill holder. No specific machine model compatibility was provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

This end mill is installed by a machinist or toolroom technician using a properly sized collet or end mill holder torqued to the machine manufacturer's specification. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing tooling. Tool runout should be verified with a dial indicator after seating to minimize premature cutting edge wear. Follow applicable shop safety procedures and machine-specific tooling guidelines when selecting feeds and speeds for the workpiece material.