Value Collection 720-8180 Square End Mill 18mm 4 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 720-8180 is a single-end, square-profile end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations in machine shops and industrial maintenance environments. Built from M2 high speed steel with a bright/uncoated finish, it measures 18 mm (0.7087 inches) in cutting diameter with a 1-5/8-inch length of cut and a 3/4-inch shank diameter. The four-flute, right-hand spiral configuration with a 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and smooth cutting performance on a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials. Licensed machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary users of this tool.

This end mill is suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling on knee mills, CNC machining centers, and manual milling machines where a metric-diameter cutter with an imperial shank is required. The 3-3/4-inch overall length provides adequate reach for standard work-holding setups without excessive overhang. Its center-cutting geometry allows for plunge entry, adding versatility for pocketing operations. This is a metric-series tool in the VCCC-HSS-4 series, appropriate for production and maintenance machining applications.

Key Features

• 18 mm cutting diameter (0.7087 inches) with a 3/4-inch shank for compatibility with standard collets and end mill holders
• M2 high speed steel construction provides toughness and wear resistance at moderate cutting speeds
• 4-flute, right-hand spiral with 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip flow and surface finish
• Center-cutting capable — supports plunge milling and pocket entry without pre-drilling
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids on steel, aluminum, and general-purpose alloys
• Single-end design; 3-3/4-inch overall length keeps deflection manageable in standard setups

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or production end mill compatible with any milling machine spindle or tool holder accepting a 3/4-inch straight shank, including standard R8 collets, ER collets, and end mill holders of the appropriate bore size.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully powered down and locked out before inserting or removing the end mill from the holder. Seat the shank fully into the collet or holder and torque the retention mechanism per the tool-holder manufacturer's specification. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use, and select spindle speed and feed rate according to published HSS cutting data for the workpiece material.