Value Collection 842-0031 Square End Mill 1/32 in Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 842-0031 is a double-end, square-profile end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal and other machinable materials. Built from high speed steel (HSS), it features a 1/32-inch cutting diameter and a 3/64-inch length of cut, making it well-suited for fine detail work, slotting, and profiling in tight geometries. The 3/16-inch straight shank fits standard collets and tool holders, and the 2-inch overall length keeps the tool rigid during light finishing cuts. With a 30-degree helix angle and spiral flute geometry, chip evacuation stays consistent at typical spindle speeds for HSS tooling. This tool is installed and used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals in production and jobshop environments.

This end mill fits stub-length milling applications where minimal overhang and high rigidity are priorities. The double-end configuration extends tool life by providing two usable cutting ends. Centercutting capability allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece without a pre-drilled hole, adding flexibility to slotting and pocketing operations. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for conventional vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers running clockwise spindle rotation.

Key Features

• 1/32-inch cutting diameter suited for fine detail milling and narrow slot work
• High speed steel construction provides toughness in interrupted cuts and varied feed conditions
• Double-end design yields two cutting ends per tool, reducing per-cut tooling cost
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry without pilot drilling
• 30-degree helix angle with spiral flutes promotes efficient chip flow
• Bright/uncoated finish — compatible with a wide range of cutting fluids and lubricants

Compatibility

Designed as a standard stub-length square end mill for use in conventional vertical mills and CNC machining centers accepting a 3/16-inch straight shank collet or tool holder.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists using a compatible collet chuck or end mill holder rated for the 3/16-inch shank diameter. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet and torque the collet nut per the tool holder manufacturer's specification. At 1/32-inch diameter, this tool is fragile — use conservative feed rates and depth-of-cut values appropriate for HSS micro end mills to avoid breakage.