Value Collection 720-1553 Square End Mill 1 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-1553 is a single-end, square-profile end mill designed for material removal in milling operations on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills. Ground from M2 high speed steel and left uncoated (bright finish), it features a 1 inch cutting diameter, a 2 inch length of cut, and a 37-degree spiral helix. The 2-flute geometry promotes chip evacuation and suits slotting, profiling, and plunging cuts. At 0.82 pounds, this is a solid, full-diameter tool built for production and job-shop environments where a reliable HSS end mill is the specified choice.

This end mill is optimized for aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials, making it a practical choice for aluminum extrusion work, brass fixtures, copper bus bar machining, and similar applications. The centercutting design allows direct plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation match standard spindle rotation. The regular-length body and 1 inch shank diameter are compatible with standard ER collet chucks, side-lock holders, and hydraulic toolholders sized for 1 inch shanks.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction — maintains edge integrity across a broad range of non-ferrous and aluminum workpiece materials
• Bright/uncoated finish — reduces cost while maintaining good chip flow on aluminum and softer alloys
• 2-flute spiral design with 37-degree helix angle — promotes aggressive chip evacuation in slotting and pocket-milling operations
• Centercutting geometry — permits direct plunge milling without a pilot hole
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute — standard orientation for conventional milling setups
• Single-end configuration — full shank length available for secure toolholder grip

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-stock end mill for 1 inch shank toolholding systems. Primary workpiece material designation is aluminum and non-ferrous (material code N). Series VCCC-HSS-2-AL.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Power down and lock out the spindle drive before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or toolholder to the recommended engagement depth before torquing the retention hardware per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator after seating, and confirm correct spindle direction and feed rate for the workpiece material before engaging the cut.