Value Collection MT3290804 Square End Mill 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MT3290804 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal, composites, and other hard materials. With a 0.5 inch cutting diameter and a 1 inch length of cut (LOC), this tool removes material efficiently in slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling applications. The four-flute, right-hand spiral geometry with a 30-degree helix angle balances chip evacuation with surface finish quality. The bright, uncoated finish suits general-purpose cutting where coating is not required. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on CNC machining centers and manual mills select this end mill for its submicron carbide grade, which delivers wear resistance and edge retention across a range of workpiece materials.

This end mill is suited for production and job-shop environments where a reliable general-purpose square end profile is needed. The straight cylindrical shank with a 0.5 inch diameter fits standard ER collets and end mill holders found on vertical machining centers, CNC routers, and knee mills. The 3 inch overall length (OAL) provides sufficient reach for typical cavity and contour work without excessive overhang. Center-cutting capability allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece without a pre-drilled pilot hole, adding versatility to the tool path.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction in a submicron material grade for extended tool life and edge stability
• Four right-hand flutes with a 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip flow and smooth surface finish
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge milling without a pilot hole
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose ferrous and non-ferrous cutting
• Straight cylindrical shank seats securely in standard collet chucks and end mill holders
• No chipbreaker geometry for clean, continuous cut profiles on full-length passes

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or production end mill for CNC machining centers, knee mills, and manual vertical mills equipped with standard 0.5 inch collet or end mill holder tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the machine tool manufacturer's runout and torque specifications for the collet or holder being used. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the tool. Seat the shank to the recommended minimum engagement depth in the holder to prevent pullout under cutting loads. Inspect the cutting edges and shank for chips or runout before beginning a new operation.