Value Collection 722-4052 Square End Mill 1/2in 4 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 722-4052 is a double-end, 4-flute square end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations in metal and non-ferrous materials. Manufactured from M2 high speed steel and finished with a TiN (titanium nitride) coating, this tool delivers improved wear resistance and longer cutting life compared to uncoated HSS. The 1/2 inch cutting diameter and 1 inch length of cut make it well suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling in a wide range of machining applications. The double-end design provides two usable cutting ends, extending the service life of each tool. A 30-degree helix angle promotes smooth chip evacuation during cutting.

This end mill is used in manual mills, CNC machining centers, and knee mills handling steel, aluminum, brass, and similar materials. It is a standard fractional-inch tool appropriate for job shops, maintenance machining, and production environments where HSS tooling is preferred over carbide. The right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction suits conventional machine spindle rotation. The 1/2 inch shank diameter fits standard ER collets, end mill holders, and Weldon-style toolholders.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for toughness in interrupted cuts and general shop use
• TiN coating increases surface hardness and reduces friction for extended tool life
• Double-end design provides two cutting ends per tool
• 30-degree helix spiral flute promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard spindle setups
• Fractional-inch sizing for compatibility with common imperial toolholding systems

Compatibility

Designed as a standard fractional-inch replacement end mill for use in manual and CNC milling machines accepting a 1/2 inch shank diameter toolholder or collet.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully powered off and the tool holder is clean and free of debris before seating the shank. Confirm that the toolholder set screw or collet nut is torqued per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Verify cutting direction matches spindle rotation before initiating a cut.