Value Collection 723-6717 Roughing End Mill 5/16in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-6717 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a TiN coating, it delivers solid wear resistance and heat tolerance during roughing passes. The cutter measures 5/16 inches in diameter with a 3/8 inch shank, a 1-1/8 inch length of cut, and a 2-15/16 inch overall length. Three flutes with a right-hand cutting and flute direction provide chip clearance during heavy stock removal. This tool is intended for machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on manual or CNC milling machines.

This roughing end mill suits ferrous and non-ferrous metal roughing operations where fast stock removal is the priority before a finishing pass. The TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life in production and job-shop environments. The 3/8 inch shank fits standard end mill holders and collet chucks common to most vertical and horizontal milling setups. It is a non-centercutting tool, meaning plunge cuts are not recommended. Best applied in peripheral and side milling operations on steel, alloy steel, and similar workpiece materials.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt steel construction for high heat and wear resistance during roughing
• TiN coating reduces friction and extends cutting tool life
• 3 flutes with right-hand helix provide efficient chip evacuation
• 1-1/8 inch length of cut suitable for moderate-depth roughing passes
• 3/8 inch shank fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders
• Single-end design — non-centercutting, right-hand cutting direction

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stock roughing end mill for use in 3/8 inch end mill holders and collet chucks on manual or CNC vertical milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the machine tool manufacturer's tooling guidelines. Secure the 3/8 inch shank fully into the collet or end mill holder and torque the retention mechanism per the holder manufacturer's specification. Confirm spindle direction is set to right-hand rotation before engaging the cut. As a non-centercutting tool, do not use for direct plunge milling.