Value Collection 720-1459 Ball End Mill 3/8 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1459 is a single-end ball end mill designed for contour milling, profiling, and 3D surface work in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Built from M2 high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it features a 3/8-inch cutting diameter and a 3/4-inch length of cut. The 2-flute, right-hand spiral geometry provides efficient chip evacuation and clean finishes on curved and angled surfaces. With an extended reach configuration and a 1-3/4-inch reach length, it handles deeper cavities without tool change. Machinists and toolroom professionals in job shops, manufacturing, and maintenance environments are the primary users.

This ball end mill is suited for manual mills, CNC machining centers, and drill presses configured for milling operations. It performs well in slotting, ramping, and contouring applications where a full-radius tip is required. The 3/8-inch shank diameter fits standard R8, ER, and other common toolholding systems. Its M2 HSS construction tolerates interrupted cuts and general-purpose shop work where carbide is unnecessary or cost-prohibitive. Typical applications include mold work, fixture fabrication, and prototype machining in light to medium-duty material removal.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch ball nose diameter for full-radius contouring and 3D surface milling
• M2 high speed steel construction for toughness and resistance to chipping on interrupted cuts
• 2-flute right-hand spiral geometry promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Extended reach design with 1-3/4-inch reach length for deeper cavity access
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose machining without coating-related regrind concerns
• Single-end configuration with 3-5/16-inch overall length for standard toolholder compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose single-end ball end mill compatible with standard milling toolholders accepting a 3/8-inch shank diameter, including R8 collets, ER collet chucks, and side-lock holders on manual and CNC milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom technicians. Power down and lock out the spindle before inserting or removing the end mill from the toolholder. Ensure the shank is fully seated and the collet nut or set screw is torqued to the toolholder specification before operation. Inspect the cutting edges and shank for damage before each use; a chipped or bent tool should not be run.