Value Collection 722-4028 Square End Mill 5/16in 4 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 722-4028 is a double-end, four-flute square end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations in machine shops and manufacturing environments. Built from M2 high speed steel with a titanium nitride (TiN) coating, it delivers improved wear resistance and longer tool life compared to uncoated HSS tooling. The cutter measures 5/16 inches in diameter with a 3/4-inch length of cut and a 3/8-inch shank diameter, making it a compact, versatile option for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling in steel, aluminum, and similar workpiece materials. Machinists and CNC operators are the primary users of this tool.

This end mill is suited for light-to-medium duty milling on vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers in both job shop and production settings. The double-end configuration provides two usable cutting ends, extending the service life of a single tool. The 30-degree helix angle promotes smooth chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces during profiling passes. Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction make it compatible with standard spindle rotation on conventional milling machines.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for durability across a range of workpiece materials
• TiN coating improves surface hardness and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• Double-end design provides two cutting ends per tool, maximizing value per unit
• 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation during milling operations
• Four spiral flutes support smooth cutting action in slotting and profiling applications
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for use with standard spindle rotation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard fractional-inch shank end mill compatible with 3/8-inch collets and end mill holders on vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers configured for right-hand rotation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist. Secure the shank fully into a clean, properly sized collet or end mill holder and torque the retention mechanism per the toolholder manufacturer's specifications. Confirm spindle rotation direction matches the right-hand cutting geometry before engaging the workpiece. Note that this tool is not center-cutting and is not suitable for direct plunge entry into solid material.