Value Collection 720-1515 Square End Mill 3/8 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1515 is a single-end, two-flute square end mill designed for milling operations in aluminum and non-ferrous materials. Manufactured from M2 high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it measures 0.375 inches in diameter with a 1.5-inch length of cut and a 3.25-inch overall length. The right-hand cutting direction and right-hand spiral flute geometry support efficient chip evacuation in light-to-medium milling passes. This end mill is center-cutting, allowing it to be plunged directly into workpiece material without a pre-drilled entry hole.

This end mill is suited for use in manual mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers where aluminum, brass, copper, and similar non-ferrous workpieces are being profiled, slotted, or contoured. The long-series length type provides additional reach for deeper pockets and stepped features compared to standard-length tooling. Machinists and toolroom operators working in job shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments will find it compatible with standard 3/8-inch collets and end mill holders.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction provides good wear resistance for non-ferrous cutting applications
• Two-flute design promotes large chip clearance, reducing chip re-cutting in aluminum
• Center-cutting geometry allows direct plunge entry without a pilot hole
• Bright, uncoated finish well-suited for aluminum and other non-ferrous alloys
• Right-hand cut and right-hand spiral flute configuration for standard spindle use
• Long-series length type extends reach into deep pockets and stepped part features

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 3/8-inch collets and end mill holders. Primary workpiece material compatibility is aluminum and non-ferrous metals as designated by material code N. Part of the VCCC-HSS-2-AL series.

Installation Notes

Install the end mill into a clean, properly sized collet or end mill holder and torque the retention mechanism per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling. Verify runout with a dial indicator after clamping to minimize tool deflection and extend cutting edge life. Always confirm spindle speed and feed rate are appropriate for the workpiece material and depth of cut before initiating the cut cycle.