Value Collection 724-0131 Roughing End Mill 9/16 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-0131 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright/uncoated finish, it measures 9/16 inches (0.5625 inches) in diameter with a 1/2-inch shank diameter and a 1-3/8-inch length of cut. The overall length is 3-3/8 inches. With 4 right-hand flutes and center-cutting capability, this tool is suited for slotting, profiling, and roughing passes where stock removal rate matters. It is installed and operated by machinists and tool-room professionals working with conventional or CNC milling machines.

This roughing end mill is used in metalworking shops handling ferrous and non-ferrous materials where a coarse tooth profile is needed to clear chips efficiently during heavy roughing cuts. The M42 cobalt grade offers improved heat resistance compared to standard M2 high-speed steel, making it a practical choice for harder alloys and interrupted cuts. It is suited for vertical and horizontal milling setups in both job-shop and production environments.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance
• 9/16-inch (0.5625-inch) cutting diameter with 1/2-inch shank for standard collet and end mill holder compatibility
• 4-flute, right-hand cut and right-hand helix configuration for efficient chip evacuation
• Center-cutting design allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece
• 1-3/8-inch length of cut suitable for moderate-depth roughing passes
• Bright/uncoated finish — compatible with cutting fluid use across a range of materials
• Single-end design; replace when worn rather than re-indexing

Compatibility

Designed as a standard single-end roughing end mill with a 1/2-inch shank, compatible with any milling machine, CNC machining center, or manual mill equipped with a 1/2-inch collet, end mill holder, or matching chuck.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before loading or removing the end mill from its holder. Use a properly sized collet or end mill holder torqued to the machine manufacturer's specification to prevent tool pullout during heavy cuts. Inspect the cutting edges for chipping before each use — do not run a damaged tool.