Value Collection MT3258024 Square End Mill 3/8 in Carbide

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MT3258024 is a 2-flute solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal cutting and machining applications. Built from submicron-grade carbide, it delivers a 3/8-inch cutting diameter with a 1-inch length of cut and a 30-degree right-hand spiral helix angle. The bright/uncoated finish is suitable for a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials where coating is not required. With a 3/8-inch shank diameter and a 2.5-inch overall length, this end mill fits standard toolholders and collet chucks common to CNC machining centers and manual mills. Centercutting geometry allows for direct plunge entry.

This end mill is suited for light to moderate slotting, profiling, and plunge-cutting operations on a variety of workpiece materials. The 2-flute configuration provides better chip evacuation in softer materials and gummy alloys compared to higher flute counts, making it a practical choice for general-purpose shop work, prototype machining, and production runs requiring consistent surface finish. Machinists and CNC operators in job shops, toolrooms, and manufacturing facilities are the primary users of this tooling.

Key Features

• Solid submicron-grade carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• 2-flute design promotes chip clearance in softer and mixed-material cuts
• 30-degree right-hand helix for balanced cutting forces and smooth surface finish
• Centercutting capability allows direct plunge entry without pre-drilling
• Bright/uncoated finish for use where coating is not required or desired
• Matched shank and cutting diameter at 3/8 inch for straightforward toolholder setup

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 3/8-inch collet chucks, end mill holders, and toolholders on CNC machining centers and manual vertical mills. Confirm spindle compatibility and toolholder concentricity before use.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes must be performed with the machine spindle fully stopped and locked out per applicable shop safety procedures. Secure the shank with proper clamping torque per the toolholder manufacturer's specifications to prevent pullout during cutting. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before mounting. Follow feeds and speeds appropriate to the workpiece material, machine rigidity, and depth of cut — do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended parameters for this tool geometry.