YG-1 36593 Square End Mill 1/2 in 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The YG-1 36593 is a 3-flute solid carbide square end mill designed for precise milling of non-ferrous metals. It features a 1/2 inch mill diameter, a 2 inch length of cut, and a 4 inch overall length with a 1/2 inch straight cylindrical shank. The 45-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and clean surface finishes in aluminum, brass, copper, and similar materials. Manufactured from micrograin carbide in a bright/uncoated finish, this tool delivers rigidity and dimensional accuracy without the added cost of a coating layer. It is intended for use in CNC machining centers and manual mills by machinists and toolroom professionals.

This end mill is rated for non-ferrous metal applications, making it well suited for aluminum, copper, and brass workpieces common in aerospace, automotive, and general machining shops. The long-length configuration, with a 2 inch length of cut, accommodates deeper shoulder milling, slotting, and profiling passes where a standard-length tool would not reach. Single-end geometry means the tool is replaced rather than flipped when worn. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional CNC mill spindle rotation.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for rigidity and edge retention
• 45-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation in non-ferrous materials
• 3-flute geometry balances chip clearance and cutting speed
• 2 inch length of cut supports deep shoulder milling and profiling
• Bright/uncoated finish - suited for non-ferrous applications where coatings are unnecessary
• Tight diameter tolerances: mill diameter 0.0000 to -0.0005 inches, shank 0.0000 to -0.0003 inches

Compatibility

Designed for non-ferrous metal workpiece materials including aluminum, brass, and copper. Fits standard 1/2 inch tool holders, collets, and end mill adapters used in CNC machining centers and manual milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists using a 1/2 inch collet, end mill holder, or shrink-fit adapter. Confirm the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing tooling. This tool is not center-cutting, so plunge milling is not recommended - use ramping or helical entry instead. Verify tool runout after installation to maintain dimensional tolerance on finished cuts.