{"product_id":"1-8-x-600-loc-two-flute-down-cut-end-mill-left-spiral-right-hand-cut-m2-170","title":"0.1250\" (1\/8\", 3.175mm) x .600\" LOC 2-Flute Down-Cut Square End Carbide End Mill, 1\/8\" Shank | M2-170","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003e1\/8\" (.1250\", 3.175mm) 2-Flute Down-Cut Square End Carbide End Mill – M2-170\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" (.1250\" \/ 3.175mm) solid carbide down-cut end mill\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003e.600\" length of cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2-flute square end geometry\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 precision CNC routing, profiling, contouring, and detailed cutting where clean top-surface edges are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edown-cut spiral geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e directs chips downward toward the workpiece, helping reduce top-edge lifting, chipping, and fraying in suitable materials such as wood, MDF, laminated panels, and selected plastics. This makes it a useful alternative to conventional up-cut end mills when top-surface finish is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e.600\" flute length\u003c\/strong\u003e provides extended cutting reach for profiles, contours, and routing operations requiring greater cutting depth. Because down-cut geometry pushes chips downward, suitable chip management is especially important in enclosed slots and pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esquare end geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for profiling, slotting, pocketing, contouring, and creating flat-bottom features. Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance for precision machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision CNC routing and profiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodworking and CNC wood cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF and suitable laminated sheet materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean top-edge cutting in wood and selected plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic and acrylic machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail routing, contours, and narrow profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall slots and pockets with suitable chip evacuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam and selected specialty soft materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobby CNC, prototype work, and light production machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" (.1250\") cutting diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common size for precision CNC routing, profiles, and slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDown-cut geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps reduce top-edge lifting and fraying in suitable materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.600\" length of cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers additional reach for deeper profiles and routing operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-flute geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides two cutting edges with space for chip removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare end:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for profiles, slots, pockets, contours, and flat-bottom features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid carbide construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides rigidity and wear resistance for precision cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" shank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with appropriate CNC collets and toolholders.\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;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eM2-170\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFormer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eM193\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 Down-Cut 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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" \/ .1250\" \/ 3.175mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\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.600\"\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;\"\u003eFlute 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\" (3.175mm)\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDown-Cut vs. Up-Cut End Mills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown-cut end mills\u003c\/strong\u003e direct chips downward toward the workpiece and can help improve top-edge quality in sheet and panel materials prone to lifting, chipping, or fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp-cut end mills\u003c\/strong\u003e direct chips upward and generally provide better chip evacuation from deeper slots and enclosed pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the appropriate geometry based on your material, cutting depth, top-edge finish requirements, and chip removal needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Machining Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" down-cut end mill with .600\" flute length\u003c\/strong\u003e provides useful cutting reach but requires appropriate machining conditions. Use rigid workholding, precision toolholding, minimal spindle runout, suitable spindle speeds, controlled depths of cut, and carefully selected feed rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown-cut caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down-cut spiral flutes push chips downward. When cutting enclosed slots or pockets, use suitable chip clearing, conservative passes, and appropriate machining parameters to prevent chip packing, excessive cutting forces, and premature tool breakage.\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\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carbide-end-mill-feed-speed-calculator\" style=\"color:#0066cc; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecarbide end mill feed and speed calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; border:1px solid #d8d8d8; padding:14px; margin-top:14px; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more down-cut carbide end mills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eExplore additional diameters and flute lengths in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/down-cut-end-mills\" style=\"color:#0066cc; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDown-Cut Carbide End Mills Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Drill Bits Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43271399899365,"sku":"M2-170","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3082\/2885\/files\/PolishedCuttingToolwithOrangeCollar.png?v=1792001443","url":"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/products\/1-8-x-600-loc-two-flute-down-cut-end-mill-left-spiral-right-hand-cut-m2-170","provider":"Drill Bits Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}