Value Collection 720-1187 Square End Mill 7/8 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1187 is a single-end square end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Ground from M2 high speed steel and left uncoated with a bright finish, it handles slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling on manual and CNC knee mills, bed mills, and machining centers. The cutter measures 0.875 inches in diameter with a 2-inch length of cut and a 6-inch overall length, giving operators sufficient reach for moderate-depth passes without sacrificing rigidity. Two spiral flutes at a 30-degree helix angle promote chip evacuation and smooth cutting action across a range of feed and speed combinations.

This end mill suits job shop and maintenance machining environments where a reliable, cost-effective HSS cutter is preferred over carbide for interrupted cuts, older equipment with limited spindle speeds, or materials where edge toughness matters more than raw hardness. Its centercutting geometry allows it to plunge directly into a workpiece, eliminating the need for a pre-drilled entry hole. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for conventional milling setups. Extended-reach geometry with a 4-inch reach length makes it practical for deeper pockets and stepped features that shorter tooling cannot access.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction provides toughness for interrupted cuts and older manual machinery
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry without a pilot hole
• 30-degree helix angle on spiral flutes aids chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces
• 4-inch reach length supports access to deep pockets and stepped workpiece features
• Bright uncoated finish suits applications where coating compatibility with cutting fluids is a concern
• Single-end configuration with 7/8-inch shank diameter for direct collet or end mill holder mounting

Compatibility

Designed as a standard fractional-inch single-end square end mill for use in any machine tool accepting a 7/8-inch straight shank via collet, end mill holder, or Weldon-style holder.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or trained toolroom operator should mount and run this cutter. Secure the shank fully into the holder to the minimum insertion depth specified by the holder manufacturer before tightening. Power down and lock out the spindle before changing or adjusting tooling. Never exceed the recommended surface footage for M2 HSS at the workpiece material being cut, and apply cutting fluid appropriate for the material to extend tool life.