{"product_id":"micro-100-vhm-500-5k-1-2-in-5-flute-tialn-carbide-end-mill","title":"Micro 100 VHM-500-5K 1\/2 in 5-Flute TiAlN Carbide End Mill","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#333;max-width:800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro 100 VHM-500-5K is a new, solid carbide 5-flute square end mill with a 1\/2 in (0.500 in) cutting diameter, manufactured in the USA from submicron-grain \"Super Carbide\" as branded by Micro 100. The VHM designation in Micro 100's lineup denotes their Variable Helix end mill series, engineered with unequal flute spacing and a variable helix angle to suppress chatter and resonance during aggressive milling operations — the \"5K\" suffix confirms the 5-flute, 1\/2 in diameter configuration. The dark physical coating visible on the tool is consistent with Micro 100's standard TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) treatment applied to this series, which provides high hardness, oxidation resistance up to ~1,650°F, and extended tool life in ferrous materials including alloy steels, stainless steels, and hardened steels up to ~55 HRC. The 1\/2 in shank is compatible with standard ER32, ER40, and similarly sized collet chucks, as well as Weldon-flat-style end mill holders. This tool is supplied new in Micro 100's orange protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:16px;color:#56555b;border-bottom:2px solid #85c94f;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMicro 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVHM-500-5K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVHM Variable Helix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSolid Submicron-Grain Carbide (Super Carbide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eCutting Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/2 in (0.500 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/2 in (0.500 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eEnd Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSquare (Flat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTiAlN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eHelix Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVariable Helix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#56555b;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DDT2 (Cutters)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49526280257751,"sku":"1011l901","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/0626\/7095\/files\/micro-100-vhm-500-5k-carbide-end-mill-1.jpg?v=1785512911","url":"https:\/\/dansdiscounttools.com\/products\/micro-100-vhm-500-5k-1-2-in-5-flute-tialn-carbide-end-mill","provider":"Dan's Discount Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}