Value Collection 720-3157 Square End Mill 2in 6 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-3157 is a 6-flute, single-end square end mill designed for material removal in milling operations on machining centers and manual mills. Built from M2 high speed steel with a bright/uncoated finish, this tool features a 2-inch cutting diameter and 2-inch length of cut suited for slotting, peripheral milling, and roughing passes in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The 30-degree helix angle promotes smooth chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces during operation. With a 0.75-inch shank diameter and 4.5-inch overall length, it fits standard ER and shell mill arbor setups common in job shop and production environments. This tool is installed and operated by machinists and CNC programmers.

This end mill is appropriate for use in general-purpose milling applications where a large-diameter, multi-flute HSS tool is required. The 6-flute configuration provides a higher feed-per-tooth capacity compared to 4-flute designs, making it well-suited for finishing passes or light-to-moderate material removal on steel, aluminum, and similar workpiece materials. The single-end geometry means the tool is replaced rather than flipped when worn. It is sized for use in horizontal and vertical milling machines as well as CNC machining centers accepting a 0.75-inch straight shank.

Key Features

• 2-inch cutting diameter with 2-inch length of cut for deep slotting and profiling
• 6-flute spiral flute design for improved surface finish and higher feed rates
• M2 high speed steel construction for cost-effective general-purpose milling
• 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation and reduced cutting pressure
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids on a range of materials
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute, single-end configuration

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or production end mill for horizontal and vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers accepting a 0.75-inch straight shank with standard collet or end mill holder tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard machine tool safety procedures. Ensure the spindle is fully powered down and locked out before inserting or removing the end mill from the holder. Verify shank engagement depth meets toolholder manufacturer minimums to prevent pullout under load. Do not use this tool for plunge cutting, as the centercutting attribute for this end mill is No.