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YG-1 carbide square end mill, TiN coated, 1/2 inch shank

YG-1 Tool Company

YG-1 Tool Company 08593TN Carbide End Mill hand tool

SKU CH-8N1A-JZBRX

Carbide square end mill with TiN coating, 1/2 inch shank and 2 inch cut length

  • TypeHole, Drill, Bore & Wire Gauges
  • Solid carbide construction resists wear during heavy cuts
  • TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life
  • Square end profile creates sharp corners in slots and pockets
  • 1/2 in shank fits standard collets and holders directly
  • 2 in length of cut reaches deep features in one pass

Square Carbide End Mill

The YG-1 Tool Company 08593TN is a solid carbide square end mill designed for general-purpose milling operations. Its TiN coating increases surface hardness and reduces friction, extending tool life in a variety of materials. The straight shank design ensures compatibility with standard collet holders and end mill adapters. This new hand tool suits machinists and fabricators needing reliable slot and profile cutting.

Replaces Worn HSS Cutters

Switching from high-speed steel to this carbide tool is worthwhile when higher cutting speeds and longer intervals between tool changes are required. The 2-inch length of cut allows deeper passes in a single operation, reducing cycle time on suitable workpieces. The jump makes sense for shops running repetitive jobs where the cumulative savings on tool changes outweigh the higher initial cost of carbide. Rigidity in the setup remains essential to prevent chipping.

For General Machining Shops

This end mill suits CNC and manual milling machines cutting steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous alloys where a square corner is needed. The half-inch diameter and shank fit common tooling systems without adapters. Shops requiring ball-nose profiles, corner radii, or extended reach for deep cavities should look at different geometries. Very small batch or prototype work may not recover the tool cost compared to indexable inserts.

Highlights

  • Solid carbide construction resists wear during heavy cuts
  • TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life
  • Square end profile creates sharp corners in slots and pockets
  • 1/2 in shank fits standard collets and holders directly
  • 2 in length of cut reaches deep features in one pass

Specifications

BrandYg-1 Tool Company
TypeHole, Drill, Bore & Wire Gauges

Questions about this item

What shank diameter does the 1/2 in carbide end mill need for the tool holder?

The cutter has a 1/2 in straight shank that fits a matching 1/2 in collet or end-mill holder.

Which step is often missed when installing this end mill in a milling machine?

Tighten the collet or set-screw holder evenly so the 1/2 in shank seats fully and runs true before cutting.

When should the TiN-coated carbide end mill be replaced?

Replace it when the square cutting edges show visible wear, chipping or when surface finish degrades.

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