Value Collection 724-1263 Roughing End Mill 1 in 5 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-1263 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a TiN (titanium nitride) coating, this tool handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous materials with reduced heat buildup and extended tool life. The 1-inch diameter cutter features 5 flutes and a 2-inch length of cut, making it well suited for slotting, profiling, and roughing passes where chip evacuation and rigidity are the priority. This end mill is a standard production tool installed and operated by machinists and tool-and-die professionals.

This roughing end mill is used in vertical and horizontal milling machines, machining centers, and manual knee mills. Its 1-inch shank diameter matches the cutter diameter, providing a rigid, low-runout setup. The right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction suit standard spindle rotation. Center-cutting capability allows plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole. Typical applications include roughing steel, alloy steel, stainless, and similar materials prior to a finish pass with a standard end mill.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for heat resistance and durability in tough materials
• TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life compared to uncoated HSS
• 5-flute geometry increases feed rates during roughing while managing chip load
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge entry without a pilot hole
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard milling machine spindles
• Single-end configuration with 4.5-inch overall length for rigidity in typical setups

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit roughing end mill for milling machines and machining centers accepting a 1-inch straight shank, including ER and side-lock toolholders sized for 1-inch shank tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard toolroom practices. Secure the shank in a clean, properly sized toolholder and torque set screws or collet nuts to the toolholder specification before running. Inspect the collet or chuck bore for wear or debris that could cause runout before seating the tool. Never exceed the spindle speed and feed rate parameters established for the workpiece material and tool diameter.