Value Collection 724-0164 Roughing End Mill 11/16 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-0164 is a single-end cobalt roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, this end mill handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces with a 4-flute, right-hand cutting configuration. The 11/16-inch (0.6875-inch) diameter cutter features a bright, uncoated finish and a centercutting geometry, allowing plunge cuts in addition to standard peripheral milling. The 5/8-inch shank diameter seats securely in standard end mill holders and collet chucks. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use this style of rougher to hog out material quickly before finish passes.

This roughing end mill suits a wide range of milling machine setups, including knee mills, CNC machining centers, and manual bed mills. The serrated or wave-style cutting edges typical of roughing end mills reduce cutting forces and chip load per tooth, making them well-suited for deep-slotting and profiling passes in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and similar materials. With a 1-5/8-inch length of cut and a 3-3/4-inch overall length, this tool works for moderate-depth roughing applications in both job-shop and production environments.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for heat resistance and extended tool life in tough materials
• 11/16-inch (0.6875-inch) milling diameter with 4 flutes for efficient chip evacuation
• Centercutting design supports plunge entry without a pilot hole
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard spindle rotation
• Bright, uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of cutting fluids and materials
• Single-end configuration with 5/8-inch straight shank fits standard collets and end mill holders

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard fitment for milling operations requiring a 5/8-inch shank, single-end roughing end mill in 11/16-inch cutting diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Before changing tooling, confirm the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in an off or e-stop state. Seat the shank fully into the collet or end mill holder and torque the retention hardware per machine manufacturer specifications. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use, and apply cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material to maximize tool life.