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A licensed machinist or tooling technician typically selects and installs this end mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis end mill is suited for peripheral and slot milling in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and similar workpiece materials. The regular-length body fits standard tool holders without requiring extended-reach setups. At 2.6875 inches overall length, it works in most R8 collets, ER collet chucks, and weldon-style side-lock holders that accept a 0.375-inch shank. It is intended for right-hand spindle rotation and mounts with right-hand flute orientation. It is not centercutting and is not suitable for direct plunge drilling into solid stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eM2 high speed steel construction for toughness in interrupted and general-purpose cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTiN coating increases surface hardness and reduces friction at the cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 flutes with 30-degree helix angle for balanced chip evacuation and finish quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpiral flute geometry in right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-end design — full shank available for maximum gripping length in holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegular length series (VC-HSS-4-TN) for straightforward setup in standard tooling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-centercutting — requires a pre-drilled or pre-bored entry point for pocket work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard fractional-inch replacement end mill compatible with 0.375-inch shank collets and end mill holders used on vertical knee mills, bed mills, and CNC machining centers. No specific machine model compatibility was provided by the manufacturer for this part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd mill installation and tool changes must be performed with the machine spindle fully stopped and the machine powered down or the spindle drive disabled per shop safety procedures. Use a torque-appropriate collet wrench or drawbar wrench to secure the holder — never hand-tighten alone for production cuts. Confirm runout with a dial indicator after mounting before taking a cut. Because this tool is not centercutting, always pre-drill or interpolate an entry when milling closed pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMill Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 inches (1\/2 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.375 inches (3\/8 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.6875 inches (2-11\/16 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelix Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Mill Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Speed Steel (M2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e: TiN (Titanium Nitride)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or Double End\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single End\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentercutting\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: VC-HSS-4-TN\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem of Measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fractional Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.02 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: VALUE COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 722-3043\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VALUE COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51693242941746,"sku":"722-3043","price":38.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/30c144dba7f529d9ddac290569c64fcd.jpg?v=1788309527","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/value-collection-722-3043-square-end-mill-1-2-in-4-flute-hss-tin","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}