Value Collection 842-0046 Square End Mill 3/64 in Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 842-0046 is a double-end, square-profile end mill designed for precision milling in metal, plastics, and composite materials. Built from high speed steel (HSS), this stub-length tool features a 3/64-inch (0.0469-inch) mill diameter and a 1/16-inch (0.0625-inch) length of cut. It carries a 3/16-inch straight shank and measures 2 inches in overall length, making it well-suited for tight-tolerance finish work in small-diameter applications. The right-hand spiral flute geometry and centercutting capability allow it to plunge as well as peripheral cut. Machinists and toolroom technicians install this tool in manual mills, CNC machining centers, and rotary-tool setups requiring fine detail work.

This end mill fits applications where small-diameter cutting is required, such as engraving, die work, mold finishing, and precision slotting in confined areas. The double-end configuration extends tool life by providing two usable cutting ends, reducing downtime on production runs. The uncoated bright finish is appropriate for general-purpose milling where specialized coatings are not required. Typical users include machinists, toolmakers, and CNC operators working in job shops or maintenance environments.

Key Features

• 3/64-inch mill diameter for fine, small-scale cutting operations
• Double-end design provides two cutting ends per tool
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry into the workpiece
• 30-degree helix angle right-hand spiral flutes for efficient chip evacuation
• High speed steel construction suitable for a broad range of general-purpose materials
• Uncoated bright finish for standard milling without coating-specific requirements

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock end mill for use in any milling machine or machining center that accepts a 3/16-inch straight shank tool holder.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard toolroom practices. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the end mill from the collet or end mill holder. Seat the shank to the recommended engagement depth for the holder being used, and verify runout with a dial indicator before cutting. Do not exceed the tool manufacturer's recommended speeds and feeds for the material being machined.