Value Collection 723-5733 Roughing End Mill 0.5 in 4 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-5733 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces where heat resistance and edge retention matter. The mill measures 0.5 inches in diameter with a 1.25-inch length of cut and a 3.25-inch overall length. It features 4 flutes in a right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction, making it a standard choice for conventional milling setups. Machinists and tooling specialists use this style of end mill to rough out material quickly before finishing passes.

This roughing end mill is suited for use on manual knee mills, CNC machining centers, and bridgeport-style machines where a 0.5-inch shank fits the tool holder directly. The serrated or wave-form cutting edge geometry typical of roughing end mills reduces cutting forces and chip load per flute, allowing higher feed rates during roughing operations on steel, stainless, and similar materials. It is a single-end tool, so once the cutting end is worn, the tool is replaced rather than flipped.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• 4-flute, single-end configuration with right-hand cut and right-hand helix
• 0.5-inch mill diameter and 0.5-inch shank diameter for direct tool holder fitment
• 1.25-inch length of cut suitable for moderate-depth roughing passes
• Bright, uncoated finish — compatible with most cutting fluids and coolants
• Not center-cutting — requires a pre-drilled hole or plunge with a center-cutting tool before side milling

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or standard tooling option for any milling machine or machining center accepting a 0.5-inch straight shank end mill via collet, end mill holder, or set-screw style tool holder.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or tooling technician using the appropriate collet or end mill holder for a 0.5-inch shank. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing tooling. Confirm tool runout with a dial indicator after clamping, as excessive runout will accelerate wear and reduce cut quality. This tool is not center-cutting and must not be used for plunge-entry cuts into solid material.