Value Collection 723-6801 Roughing End Mill 1 in 5 Flute Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 723-6801 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for high-material-removal-rate milling operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Manufactured from M42 cobalt high-speed steel and finished with a TiN (titanium nitride) coating, this tool delivers elevated heat resistance and edge retention compared to standard HSS tooling. The 1-inch diameter, 5-flute geometry produces a corncob-style cutting profile that breaks chips aggressively and reduces cutting forces, making it well suited for roughing passes on steel, stainless, and alloy materials. Licensed machinists and CNC operators typically spec this tool for production roughing before finish passes.

This end mill is used in vertical machining centers, knee mills, and manual milling machines where a 1-inch shank holder or collet is available. The 1-1/8-inch length of cut (LOC) and 3-5/8-inch overall length (OAL) suit it to moderate-depth roughing in a rigid setup. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction are standard for the majority of milling machine spindles. It does not have center-cutting geometry, so it cannot be plunged directly into solid material without a pre-drilled entry point or ramp-in toolpath.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction provides superior hot hardness over standard M2 tooling
• TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life in steel and alloy applications
• 5-flute roughing geometry breaks chips aggressively to reduce cutting pressure and chatter
• 1-inch diameter with matching 1-inch shank for direct fit in standard ER or end mill holders
• Right-hand cut and right-hand spiral — compatible with conventional milling machine spindle rotation
• Non-center-cutting design requires ramp-in or pre-drilled entry; not for direct plunge milling

Compatibility

Designed for use in any milling machine or machining center equipped with a 1-inch end mill holder, shell mill arbor adapter, or compatible collet chuck. No specific machine model compatibility data was provided by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC setup technicians. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before loading or removing the tool. Seat the shank fully in the holder and torque the set screw or collet nut per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Because this tool is not center-cutting, program a ramp or helical entry toolpath to avoid plunge damage to the cutting edges.