Value Collection 723-5865 Roughing End Mill 1.5 in 6 Flute Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-5865 is a single-end cobalt roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, it delivers superior heat resistance and edge retention at elevated cutting speeds. The 6-flute configuration with a bright, uncoated finish handles heavy stock removal passes in milling operations where surface finish is secondary to removal rate. The 1.5-inch mill diameter paired with a 1.25-inch shank diameter makes this tool well-suited for bridge mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals specify this tool for roughing passes before finish milling.

This roughing end mill is intended for use in machine shops, toolrooms, and production machining environments. It is suited for roughing operations on steel, stainless, cast iron, and similar materials. The right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional milling setups. With a 4-inch length of cut and a 6.5-inch overall length, this tool accommodates moderate-depth pocketing and profiling work on vertical machining centers and manual knee mills.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard HSS
• 6 flutes for higher feed rates and faster stock removal during roughing passes
• Bright, uncoated finish compatible with dry cutting and standard cutting fluid applications
• Single-end design with right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction
• Non-center-cutting geometry — requires a pre-drilled entry point or ramping approach
• 1.25-inch shank diameter for secure tool holding in standard R8, CAT, or side-lock holders

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit tooling option for standard 1.25-inch shank tool holders used on vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling. Secure the shank fully in the tool holder to the recommended engagement depth for the holder type in use. Because this is a non-center-cutting end mill, do not plunge directly into solid material — use a pre-drilled hole or a ramping entry path.