Value Collection 723-2032 Square End Mill 5/16in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-2032 is a cobalt double-end square end mill designed for material removal in ferrous and high-strength alloys. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, it delivers the hardness and heat resistance needed for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and high-temperature alloys. The cutter measures 5/16 inches in diameter with a 9/16-inch length of cut and a 30-degree helix angle that promotes chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. Two flutes provide clearance for aggressive cuts in tougher materials. The bright, uncoated finish is standard for cobalt grades, which retain enough hardness at elevated temperatures without requiring an additional coating. Licensed machinists and toolmakers are the primary users of this end mill.

This end mill is suited for milling operations on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills. The double-end configuration doubles usable tool life — when one end dulls, the operator flips to the fresh end, reducing tooling cost per operation. A 3/8-inch shank fits standard collets and tool holders common to both horizontal and vertical milling setups. Typical applications include slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling in job-shop and production environments where ferrous and heat-resistant alloys are common workpiece materials.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and high-temp alloys
• Double-end design extends tool life — two usable cutting ends per tool
• 30-degree right-hand helix promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Center-cutting capability allows plunge entry as well as peripheral cuts
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute spiral configuration — standard for conventional milling setups
• Bright/uncoated finish — compatible with cutting fluids and standard coolant application

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard collet-style and end mill tool holders with a 3/8-inch bore, suitable for vertical and horizontal milling machines in applications involving steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and high-temperature alloy workpieces.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom personnel using an appropriate collet, end mill holder, or set-screw adapter matched to the 3/8-inch shank diameter. Ensure the machine spindle is fully powered down and the tool holder is clean and free of chips before seating the tool. Confirm runout with a dial indicator before beginning cuts. Follow the machine tool manufacturer's recommended feed and speed guidelines for cobalt end mills in the target workpiece material.