Value Collection 720-1529 Square End Mill 1/2 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1529 is a single-end, two-flute square end mill designed for cutting aluminum and non-ferrous materials. Manufactured from M2 high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, it offers a 1/2 inch cutting diameter and an extra-long 3 inch length of cut, making it well suited for slots, pockets, and profile work that require deeper reach than standard-length tooling. The 37-degree right-hand spiral helix promotes efficient chip evacuation in softer, gummy materials. This tool is center-cutting, allowing plunge entry into workpieces without a pre-drilled start hole.

This end mill is intended for use on manual mills, CNC machining centers, and knee mills where aluminum, brass, copper, plastics, and other non-ferrous workpiece materials are being machined. The extra-long length of cut and 5 inch overall length give machinists the clearance needed for deep-cavity work or setups with extended reach requirements. Its fractional 1/2 inch shank fits standard ER collets, end mill holders, and side-lock holders common in most machine shops.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for toughness and re-sharpenability
• 37-degree right-hand helix promotes chip evacuation in non-ferrous materials
• 3 inch length of cut suits deep pockets and slots beyond standard-reach tooling
• Center-cutting geometry allows direct plunge milling without a pilot hole
• Bright uncoated finish compatible with cutting fluids and flood coolant setups
• Single-end design with a 1/2 inch shank for broad holder compatibility

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 1/2 inch collets, end mill holders, and side-lock arbors on manual and CNC milling machines. Primary workpiece material designation is aluminum and non-ferrous (Material Code N), per manufacturer specification.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down or in a locked-out state before inserting or removing the end mill from its holder. Seat the shank to the recommended minimum engagement depth specified by your holder manufacturer to prevent pullout under load. Do not exceed the tool manufacturer's recommended speeds and feeds for M2 HSS tooling in the target workpiece material.