Value Collection 720-1043 Square End Mill 1/2 in Hss 2 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1043 is a single-end square end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations in metal fabrication and machining environments. It carries a 1/2 inch mill diameter with a 1 inch length of cut (LOC), a 1/2 inch shank diameter, and a 3 inch overall length (OAL). The two-flute design improves chip evacuation in slotting and profiling cuts. Constructed from M2 high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, this end mill is suited for moderate-speed cutting applications where tool cost and regrindability matter. Machinists and toolroom operators are the primary users.

This end mill is built for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum and non-ferrous materials. The 30-degree right-hand spiral helix and right-hand cutting direction are standard for conventional milling setups. The regular-length designation and fractional inch sizing make it a practical stock option for job shops, maintenance toolrooms, and production machining cells running standard vertical mills or CNC machining centers. It is center-cutting, allowing plunge and ramp entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole.

Key Features

• 1/2 inch mill diameter with 1 inch length of cut for standard slotting and profiling
• M2 high speed steel construction for toughness and regrindability
• 2-flute design promotes chip clearance in slotting operations
• 30-degree right-hand spiral helix reduces cutting forces on common workpiece materials
• Center-cutting geometry allows direct plunge entry
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids on steel and non-ferrous materials

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or stock tooling option for standard 1/2 inch shank tool holders used in vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers. Compatible primary workpiece materials include steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum and non-ferrous metals per material codes P, M, K, and N.

Installation Notes

Install in a clean, properly sized collet or end mill holder rated for 1/2 inch shanks. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked before changing tooling. Verify runout after installation to protect tool life and surface finish. Follow the machine manufacturer and applicable shop safety procedures for speed and feed selection when cutting steel or stainless steel with HSS tooling.