Value Collection 724-1128 Roughing End Mill 1/2 in 4 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-1128 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel and finished with a TiN (titanium nitride) coating, this tool handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous materials while maintaining edge integrity at elevated cutting temperatures. The 1/2 inch diameter, 4-flute geometry with a 3 inch length of cut and 5 inch overall length makes it well-suited for deep-pocket roughing passes where chip load management and tool rigidity are both critical. Installed by machinists and tool-and-die professionals, this end mill fits standard milling setups without special adapters.

This roughing end mill is used in manual and CNC vertical milling operations where rapid stock removal is the priority before a finishing pass. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction suit conventional and climb milling on knee mills and machining centers alike. The 1/2 inch shank diameter matches standard collet chucks and end mill holders common in most machine shops. Center-cutting capability allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece without a pre-drilled pilot hole.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt steel construction for heat and wear resistance in tough materials
• TiN coating extends tool life and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• 4 right-hand flutes with roughing geometry for high material removal rates
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge entry without piloting
• 1/2 inch shank diameter fits standard collets and end mill holders
• Single-end configuration with 3 inch length of cut for deep-pocket work

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or standard addition for 1/2 inch collet chucks and end mill holders on vertical knee mills and CNC machining centers requiring a single-end roughing end mill.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist following shop safety protocols. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before seating or removing the end mill from the holder. Ensure the shank is fully engaged in the collet or holder to the recommended grip depth before tightening. Inspect the cutting edges and coating for damage before each use; a chipped roughing end mill can cause workpiece damage and unsafe cutting conditions.