Value Collection 720-2100 Ball End Mill 1/8 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-2100 is a double-end ball end mill designed for contouring, slotting, and profiling operations on a wide range of workpiece materials. Built from M2 high speed steel with a bright/uncoated finish, it features a 1/8 inch cutting diameter, a 3/8 inch length of cut, and a 30-degree right-hand spiral helix. The double-end configuration provides two usable cutting ends, extending tool life between replacements. With a 3/8 inch shank diameter and a 3-3/16 inch overall length, this mill fits standard toolholders and collet chucks found on manual mills and CNC machining centers. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals are the primary installers and users.

This end mill suits light to medium milling applications in job shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments. Its ball-nose geometry makes it well suited for 3D contouring, cavity work, and radius-floor finishing cuts. The 1/8 inch diameter targets fine-detail work on metals such as aluminum, mild steel, and softer alloys where small-radius features are required. The standard-length profile fits most vertical milling setups without requiring extended-reach toolholding.

Key Features

• Double-end design provides two cutting ends per tool, reducing per-edge cost
• M2 high speed steel construction offers good toughness and wear resistance for general-purpose milling
• 30-degree right-hand spiral helix promotes chip evacuation and smooth cutting action
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids across a range of workpiece materials
• Ball-nose geometry produces accurate radius profiles and 3D contoured surfaces
• Standard shank diameter of 3/8 inch accepts common collet and toolholder sizes

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-shank ball end mill compatible with vertical milling machines, CNC machining centers, and manual knee mills equipped with 3/8 inch collets or toolholders.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified shop technician should install this end mill. Power down and lock out the spindle drive before inserting or removing the tool from the toolholder. Ensure the shank is fully seated in the collet or chuck and torque the retaining nut to the toolholder specification before initiating any cut. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or wear before each use; do not run a damaged tool.