The Kyocera 170HG4 is a 4-flute end mill made of micrograin carbide with a TiAlN coating. It has a 1/2" shank diameter, a 1-1/2" overall length, and a 3/4" cutting diameter. The end mill features variable helix flutes for reduced harmonics and chatter and is designed for high feed milling in steel, stainless steel, hardened steel, titanium, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. It has a center cutting design allowing plunge cuts and slotting. The end mill is manufactured in Japan to tight tolerances.