Value Collection 724-0224 Roughing End Mill 7/8 in 5 Flute Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-0224 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers heat resistance and edge retention suited to ferrous and harder workpiece materials. The cutter measures 7/8 inch in diameter with a 3.5-inch length of cut and a 5.25-inch overall length, making it appropriate for moderate-depth slotting and profile milling. Five flutes provide a balance of chip evacuation and surface contact. Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute geometry are standard. Installed by machinists and tool-and-die professionals on vertical and horizontal milling machines or machining centers.

This roughing end mill is suited for production and job-shop environments where rapid stock removal is the priority before a finishing pass. The cobalt construction handles interrupted cuts and harder alloys better than standard M2 high-speed steel. The 7/8-inch shank diameter matches the cutter diameter, allowing direct mounting in a standard collet or end mill holder without a reduction sleeve. Centercutting geometry enables plunge entry, adding flexibility for ramp or plunge milling entry strategies.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard HSS
• 5-flute roughing geometry accelerates material removal while managing chip load
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece material
• Right-hand cut and right-hand helix for conventional milling machine use
• Bright, uncoated finish — suitable for use with cutting fluid or dry
• Single-end configuration with 7/8-inch shank for direct collet mounting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style roughing end mill for use in standard 7/8-inch collets or end mill holders on vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the spindle before seating or removing the tool from the holder. Verify collet or holder bore matches the 7/8-inch shank diameter before tightening. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use and replace the tool if edge integrity is compromised.