Value Collection 720-2120 Ball End Mill 3/16 in 2 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-2120 is a double-end ball end mill designed for contouring, slotting, and profiling operations on a milling machine or CNC machining center. Built from M2 high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it features a 3/16-inch cutting diameter and a 7/16-inch length of cut, making it well suited for small-feature work where precision and tool rigidity matter. The 30-degree right-hand helix promotes smooth chip evacuation and reduces chatter during cuts. With two flutes and a double-end configuration, it offers extended service life before replacement. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals are the primary users.

This end mill is used in job shops, production machining environments, and maintenance shops for milling ferrous and non-ferrous materials at moderate cutting speeds appropriate for high speed steel tooling. Its standard-length profile and 3/8-inch shank diameter allow straightforward clamping in a conventional end mill holder or collet chuck. The double-end design allows the operator to index to a fresh cutting end when the first end shows wear, extending overall tool utility per unit.

Key Features

• Double-end configuration provides two usable cutting ends per tool
• M2 high speed steel construction for toughness across a range of workpiece materials
• 30-degree right-hand spiral helix for efficient chip removal and reduced vibration
• Bright/uncoated finish compatible with a wide variety of cutting fluids and lubricants
• Right-hand cutting direction compatible with standard spindle rotation
• Standard length profile suits common tool holders without extended-reach adapters

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard end mill holders and collet chucks accepting a 3/8-inch shank diameter; suitable for vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers configured for right-hand cutting tools.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the machine tool manufacturer's spindle and tooling procedures. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before mounting or removing the tool. Clamp the 3/8-inch shank with adequate engagement depth in the holder to prevent pullout during cutting. Select cutting speeds and feeds appropriate for M2 high speed steel based on the specific workpiece material being machined.