Value Collection 724-0110 Roughing End Mill 1/2 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-0110 is a single-end cobalt roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, it handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous materials with a 1/2-inch cutting diameter and a 5/8-inch length of cut. The bright, uncoated finish is standard for general-purpose roughing work where regrinding is common. This tool is center-cutting, allowing plunge cuts in addition to peripheral milling. It carries a right-hand cutting direction and right-hand flute geometry. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals reach for cobalt roughing mills when machining stainless steel, alloy steel, and hard cast materials.

This end mill is suited for use on knee mills, CNC machining centers, and manual milling machines in job shop, maintenance, and production environments. The 1/2-inch shank diameter fits standard R8, 1/2-inch ER collet, or side-lock holders. With a 4-flute roughing geometry, the serrated or wave-form cutting edges break chips efficiently and reduce cutting forces compared to standard finishing end mills, making it a practical choice for high-material-removal roughing passes before finishing cuts.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• 4-flute single-end configuration for efficient chip evacuation during roughing passes
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge entry without a pre-drilled start hole
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute geometry for conventional milling machine setups
• Bright, uncoated finish — compatible with standard regrinding services
• 1/2-inch shank diameter fits the most common milling machine tool holders

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose roughing end mill for use in standard 1/2-inch milling tool holders on knee mills and CNC machining centers. Consult machine specifications to confirm spindle speed and feed rate ranges before use.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before seating or removing the tool from the holder. Ensure the shank is fully engaged in the collet or holder to the minimum engagement depth specified by the tooling manufacturer. Verify runout with a dial indicator after tool change before initiating a cut.