Value Collection 720-1501 Square End Mill 1/4 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1501 is a single-end, square-profile end mill designed for milling operations on aluminum and non-ferrous materials. Built from M2 high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers consistent cutting performance without the added cost of a specialty coating. The mill measures 0.250 inches in diameter with a 0.625-inch length of cut, a 0.375-inch shank diameter, and a 2.5-inch overall length. Two right-hand spiral flutes with a 37-degree helix angle promote efficient chip evacuation and smooth surface finishes on softer workpiece materials. This tool is sized for use in standard milling machines and CNC machining centers.

This end mill is suited for light-duty profiling, slotting, and peripheral milling on aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous materials. The regular-length geometry and fractional-inch sizing make it a practical choice for general machine shop work, maintenance machining, and production environments where non-ferrous cutting is routine. Its center-cutting capability allows plunge entry, giving machinists flexibility in toolpath programming without requiring a pre-drilled pilot hole.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for durability in non-ferrous milling applications
• Two right-hand spiral flutes with a 37-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece material
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for aluminum and non-ferrous stock
• Regular-length geometry fits standard tool holders and collet chucks
• Single-end configuration for straightforward tool changes

Compatibility

Designed for use with aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials. The 0.375-inch shank diameter is compatible with standard ER collets, end mill holders, and milling chucks sized for 3/8-inch tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or CNC operator using an appropriate collet or end mill holder. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the tool. Confirm shank engagement depth meets the tool holder manufacturer's minimum grip recommendation. Verify spindle rotation direction matches the right-hand cutting configuration of this tool before beginning a cut.