Value Collection 723-6742 Roughing End Mill 9/16 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-6742 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel and finished with a titanium nitride (TiN) coating, it delivers solid wear resistance and heat tolerance in demanding cutting environments. The cutter measures 9/16 inch (0.5625 inch) in diameter with a 1/2 inch shank diameter, a 1-3/8 inch length of cut, and a 3-3/8 inch overall length. It features 4 flutes with right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use this style of roughing mill to rapidly reduce stock before finishing passes.

This end mill is suited for use in vertical machining centers, knee mills, and CNC milling applications where high material removal rates are the priority. The non-center-cutting design means it is intended for side milling, peripheral cutting, and slotting from the side rather than plunge cutting. The TiN coating extends tool life when working with steels, cast iron, and similar ferrous materials. It ships as a single-piece unit.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for heat and wear resistance in heavy-duty milling
• TiN coating reduces friction and extends cutting life
• 4-flute, right-hand cut design provides efficient chip evacuation and surface finish
• 9/16 inch cutting diameter with 1/2 inch straight shank for standard collet and end mill holder compatibility
• 1-3/8 inch length of cut suited for moderate-depth roughing passes
• Non-center-cutting geometry — designed for side and peripheral milling, not plunge entry

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use roughing end mill compatible with standard 1/2 inch collets, end mill holders, and milling chucks used in vertical and horizontal milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom personnel. Secure the shank fully in a properly sized collet or end mill holder and torque the drawbar or retention system per the machine manufacturer's specifications. Confirm runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cut. Do not use this non-center-cutting end mill for direct plunge entry into solid material.