{"product_id":"0-50mm-down-cut-square-end-carbide-end-mill-m2-100","title":"0.0200\" (0.5mm) x .098\" LOC 2-Flute Down Cut Square End Carbide End Mill, 1\/8\" Shank | M2-100","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.0200\" (0.50mm) x .098\" LOC 2-Flute Down Cut Square End Carbide End Mill, 1\/8\" Shank – M2-100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA Kyocera precision micro carbide end mill\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003e0.0200\" (0.50mm) cutting diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e.098\" length of cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2-flute down-cut geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esquare end cutting profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1.50\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" shank\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is designed for very fine CNC milling, engraving, inlay work, profiling, and detail cutting where a clean top edge is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edown-cut spiral design\u003c\/strong\u003e pushes chips downward during cutting, which can help reduce lifting, fraying, or breakout on the top surface of the material. This makes it especially useful for CNC inlay work, engraving, plastics, laminates, thin materials, and detail cuts where top-surface finish matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause down-cut tools push chips into the cut, proper feeds, speeds, shallow step-downs, chip clearing, and secure workholding are important. Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance for precision micro-machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC inlay work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine engraving and detail cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic and acrylic machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWood and laminate cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThin material cutting where top-edge finish is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComposite materials and fiberglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePCB milling and routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision micro CNC machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in USA Kyocera precision carbide construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDown-cut geometry helps improve top-edge surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall 0.50mm cutting diameter is useful for very fine CNC detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-flute design provides a balance of cutting strength and chip control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSquare end geometry is suitable for fine slotting, profiling, and detail cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 1\/8\" shank fits many compact CNC routers and precision collet setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eKyocera\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e1650.0197.098J1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eM2-100\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSolid Carbide End Mill\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCutting Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e0.0200\" \/ 0.50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eLength of Cut \/ Flute Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e.098\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFlutes\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnd Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSquare End\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCut Direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDown Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e1.50\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSolid Tungsten Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFinish \/ Coating\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright \/ Uncoated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#666; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDown-cut note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down-cut tools can improve top-edge finish, but they push chips downward into the cut. Use shallow passes, proper chip clearing, and secure workholding.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; border:1px solid #d8d8d8; padding:14px; margin-top:18px; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNeed help choosing starting settings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/pages\/carbide-end-mill-feed-speed-calculator\" style=\"color:#0066cc !important; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecarbide end mill feed and speed calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFormer SKU \/ item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e M151\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drill Bits Unlimted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43260832776421,"sku":"M2-100","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3082\/2885\/files\/m2-100-gal.jpg?v=1779301786","url":"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/products\/0-50mm-down-cut-square-end-carbide-end-mill-m2-100","provider":"Drill Bits Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}