0.0500" (1.27mm) x .200" LOC 2-Flute Square End Carbide End Mill, 1/8" Shank | K196

0.0500" (1.27mm) 2-Flute Square End Carbide End Mill – K196

This 0.0500" (1.27mm) 2-flute square end solid carbide end mill features a .200" length of cut, 1.50" overall length, and a standard 1/8" shank. It is designed for precision CNC milling, narrow slotting, profiling, pocketing, and detailed machining of small features.

The 2-flute up-cut spiral geometry helps evacuate chips from the cutting area while providing cutting clearance for a variety of machining applications. The square end cutting tip is suitable for producing flat-bottom slots, pockets, and accurately defined profiles.

Its .200" (5.08mm) length of cut provides additional cutting reach compared with shorter stub-length end mills of the same diameter. This makes the tool useful for deeper small slots and profiles where additional flute length is needed.

Manufactured from solid tungsten carbide with an uncoated finish, this cutter provides wear resistance and rigidity for precision machining. Suitable applications include wood, plastics, acrylic, composites, fiberglass, and soft non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and brass when appropriate feeds, speeds, and workholding are used.

Common Applications

• Precision CNC milling and routing
• Narrow slotting and small pocket machining
• Fine profiling and contouring
• Plastic and acrylic machining
• Wood detail cutting and model making
• PCB milling and routing
• Composite and fiberglass machining
• Soft non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and brass
• Prototype work and miniature components

Features & Benefits

• .0500" cutting diameter: Suitable for small features, narrow slots, and precision detail work.
• .200" LOC: Provides additional cutting reach compared with shorter-flute tools.
• 2-flute design: Balances chip clearance and cutting edges.
• Up-cut spiral flutes: Help evacuate chips upward during machining.
• Square end geometry: Produces flat-bottom slots, pockets, and profiles.
• Solid carbide construction: Provides rigidity and wear resistance.
• Standard 1/8" shank: Fits many CNC routers and precision toolholding systems.

Specifications

Important Machining Considerations

Small-diameter carbide end mills require careful control of spindle runout, cutting forces, and workholding. The .200" flute length provides useful reach, but longer cutting sections are more susceptible to deflection than shorter stub-length tools. Use appropriate feeds, speeds, chip evacuation, and cutting depths for your machine and material.