Value Collection MT3290106 Square End Mill 5/8 in 2 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MT3290106 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal, composites, and other hard materials. Built from submicron-grade carbide, this single-end tool features a 5/8 inch cutting diameter, 2 flutes, and a 30-degree helix angle that balances chip evacuation with cutting stability. The bright/uncoated finish makes it well suited for ferrous and non-ferrous materials where coating adhesion is not required. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on CNC mills and manual vertical mills select this geometry for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling passes.

This end mill is suited for general-purpose milling in job shop, production, and maintenance machining environments. The 1-1/4 inch length of cut supports moderate-depth passes without sacrificing rigidity, and the 5/8 inch shank diameter matches standard collet and end mill holder tooling commonly found in both manual and CNC setups. Its centercutting capability allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional CNC programming.

Key Features

• Submicron-grade solid carbide construction for hardness and wear resistance
• 5/8 inch cutting diameter with matching 5/8 inch shank for concentric tool holding
• 2-flute design promotes efficient chip clearance in slotting and full-width cuts
• 30-degree helix angle balances cutting forces and surface finish quality
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge milling without pre-drilling
• Bright/uncoated finish — compatible with cutting fluids and suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard tooling selection for CNC machining centers and manual vertical mills accepting 5/8 inch straight-shank end mills via ER collets, end mill holders, or Weldon-style holders.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following shop safety procedures. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and locked out before changing tooling. Seat the shank to the full recommended engagement depth in the holder and torque set screws or collet nuts to the tool holder manufacturer's specification. Verify tool runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cut, and confirm correct spindle direction matches the right-hand cutting geometry of this tool.