Value Collection 723-6732 Roughing End Mill 1/2 in 4 Flute Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-6732 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel and finished with a TiN (titanium nitride) coating, this tool handles interrupted cuts and harder workpiece materials that standard HSS tooling struggles with. The 1/2 inch diameter, 4-flute geometry produces a corrugated chip load that reduces cutting forces and heat buildup during heavy roughing passes. With a 1 inch length of cut and 3 inch overall length, it fits standard vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers. Installed and replaced by machinists, toolroom operators, and maintenance mechanics.

This roughing end mill is suited for roughing operations in job shops, production machining, and maintenance environments where material needs to be removed quickly before a finishing pass. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional milling setups. The 1/2 inch shank diameter fits directly into standard R8 collets, ER collet chucks, and end mill holders without adapters. It is not center-cutting, so plunge milling is not recommended. Pre-drill or use a center-cutting tool to establish a start hole before engaging this tool in a pocket operation.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• TiN coating extends tool life and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• 4-flute roughing geometry breaks chips into smaller segments, reducing load per flute
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute — compatible with standard milling machine spindle direction
• 1/2 inch shank fits common collet chucks and end mill holders without adapters
• Single-end design — one active cutting end per tool

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-geometry roughing end mill for use in any vertical or CNC milling machine equipped with a 1/2 inch collet or end mill holder. No specific machine model compatibility was provided by the manufacturer for this part number.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or holder and torque the drawbar or nut to the machine manufacturer specification. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or wear before use. Because this tool is not center-cutting, avoid direct plunge entry into solid material.