Snail Tools HSS M2 Roughing End Mill (12 x 12 x 35 x 85MM)

Description

12mm HSS M2 Ripper End Mill for Aggressive Material Removal in Steel and Ferrous Alloys in Canada.

The Snail Tools HSS M2 Roughing End Mill is a heavy-duty cutting tool specifically designed for high-volume material removal during the roughing stage of machining. Its specialized cutting geometry (often serrated, wave-form, or helical scalloped) breaks chips into small, manageable pieces, allowing for deeper cuts and higher feed rates compared to standard end mills. The robust HSS M2 material provides an excellent balance of toughness and economy for hogging and heavy-duty applications in mild steel, carbon steel, and cast iron across Ontario and the GTA.

Key Features & Roughing Efficiency

Design: Roughing Geometry (Ripper/Hogging) – Breaks chips into small segments, which reduces cutting forces, prevents chatter, and allows for much higher material removal rates (MRR) than conventional end mills.

Material: HSS M2 (High-Speed Steel) – A cost-effective and reliable material with good toughness, ideal for handling the high shock loads and demanding conditions of roughing.

Dimensions: Features matching 12 mm Shank Diameter (d) and 12 mm Cut Diameter (D), with an extended 35 mm Length of Cut (B) for deep roughing passes.

Application: Essential for rapidly reducing stock size before a final finishing pass, significantly decreasing overall machining time.

Technical Specifications

Trust Snail Tools to provide the aggression and efficiency required for the rapid roughing of ferrous materials.

Specifications

Condition	New
Detail	Measurement (Metric) Measurement (Imperial Approx.)
Type	Roughing / Ripper Hogging End Mill
Shank Diameter (d)	12 mm 0.472 inches
Cut Diameter (D)	12 mm 0.472 inches
Length of Cut (B)	35 mm 1.38 inches
Overall Length (L)	85 mm 3.35 inches
Material Grade	HSS M2 Molybdenum High-Speed Steel
Code	(Please provide a product code if available, e.g., 134) –