Value Collection 723-4463 Roughing End Mill 0.5in 3 Flute Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-4463 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright/uncoated finish, this tool handles tough ferrous metals and alloys where standard HSS tooling falls short. The 0.5 inch diameter cutter features 3 flutes with a high-helix, right-hand flute direction and is center-cutting, allowing plunge entry as well as side milling. Overall length is 4 inches with a 2 inch length of cut, making it well suited for moderate-depth roughing passes in a standard end mill holder or collet chuck.

This roughing end mill is used in machine shop environments for stock removal on steel, stainless, and alloy workpieces. The serrated or wave-form cutting edge geometry typical of roughing end mills breaks chips into smaller segments, reducing cutting forces and heat buildup compared to a standard finishing end mill. It is appropriate for use on vertical mills, CNC machining centers, and manual knee mills where a 0.5 inch shank diameter toolholder is available. The single-end configuration is standard for general-purpose roughing work where one cutting end is sufficient.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• 3-flute geometry reduces chip packing in deeper cuts while maintaining rigidity
• High-helix, right-hand flute direction for efficient chip evacuation
• Center-cutting design permits direct plunge entry without pre-drilling
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids on ferrous materials
• 0.5 inch shank diameter matches 0.5 inch collets and end mill holders for zero runout setup

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use roughing end mill for any machine tool accepting a 0.5 inch shank diameter end mill holder or collet.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the spindle is fully powered down and locked before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or end mill holder and torque the retention hardware according to the toolholder manufacturer specification. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before use and confirm runout with a dial indicator when tolerances are critical.