Value Collection 720-1443 Ball End Mill 1-1/2 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1443 is a single-end ball end mill designed for contour milling, profiling, and 3D surface work on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. It is manufactured from M2 high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish and features a 1.5-inch cutting diameter and 2-flute spiral geometry. The 2-flute configuration provides good chip clearance and efficient material removal in a wide range of milling applications. At 5 inches overall length with a 2.5-inch length of cut, this tool suits moderate-reach profiling operations on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills alike. Machinists and tool-and-die technicians are the primary users.

This ball end mill is suited for both production and job-shop environments where contour finishing, radius profiling, and pocket blending are required. The right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction make it compatible with standard spindle rotation. The 1.25-inch shank diameter accommodates common collet chucks and end mill holders found on mid-to-large capacity machining centers. It is applicable to mold-making, die work, and general machining of steel, cast iron, aluminum, and plastics at appropriate feeds and speeds for M2 HSS tooling.

Key Features

• 1.5-inch ball nose diameter for radius profiling and 3D contouring
• M2 high speed steel construction for toughness and wear resistance across a broad material range
• 2-flute spiral geometry promotes chip evacuation during slotting and profiling cuts
• 2.5-inch length of cut supports moderate-depth cavity and pocket work
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose machining without coating-related temperature constraints
• Single-end design with right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard spindle use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard single-end ball end mill with a 1.25-inch shank diameter, compatible with end mill holders and collet chucks sized for 1.25-inch shanks on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Secure the shank fully in a clean, properly sized end mill holder or collet chuck and torque the retention mechanism according to the toolholder manufacturer's specifications. Inspect the spindle taper and holder bore for chips or damage before seating the tool. Never exceed the tool's rated depth of cut or feed rate for the workpiece material and machine horsepower available.