Magnum 1/4 Inch 2 Flute HSS End Mill for Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Milling (EM14F2)

Overcoming chip pack-out in soft metals requires massive clearance and expansive flutes. This 2-flute HSS end mill is designed for deep slotting and vertical plunging in gummy materials like aluminum or plastics. The High-Speed Steel construction provides the fracture toughness needed for manual machining and general industrial use in various shop environments.

Features

• Center-Cutting Capability - Engineered for direct vertical entry and traverse milling.
• High Chip Volume - Expansive flutes facilitate high feed rates in deep, narrow cuts.
• Versatile HSS - Standard toughness for a wide variety of mild steels, alloys, and plastics.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1/4" (6.35 mm)
• Flutes: 2
• Shank: 3/8" (9.53 mm)
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Supplier Part Number: 720-1017
• KMS Product Code: MAG-EM14F2

Common Shop Applications

• Plunge milling and slotting in aluminum.
• Deep channel cutting in plastics and soft metals.
• General purpose manual milling tasks.

Recommended Shop Add-Ons

• Most Machinist experts also grab: Aluminum Cutting Fluid - Specifically prevents aluminum from welding to the tool flutes.
• You'll also need: Parallels Set - Required to accurately position workpieces in a milling vise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this for plunging? A: Yes, it is center-cutting, which means it can plunge directly into material like a drill bit.

Q: Is this mill suitable for CNC? A: Yes, it works well on CNC machines for non-ferrous and general-purpose light milling operations.