Value Collection 724-2047 Roughing End Mill 5/16 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-2047 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, it handles tough ferrous metals and heat-resistant alloys without sacrificing edge life. The 5/16-inch cutting diameter and 3-flute geometry produce a coarse chip-breaking action that clears material quickly and reduces cutting forces on the spindle. The bright, uncoated finish makes it well-suited for applications where coating buildup or adhesion is a concern. At 0.05 pounds, it is lightweight and easy to handle during tool changes.

This roughing end mill is used in manual mills, CNC machining centers, and knee mills across job shops, tool rooms, and production environments. The 7/16-inch length of cut and 2-3/16-inch overall length make it appropriate for shallow-to-moderate-depth roughing passes in ferrous and non-ferrous stock. The 3/8-inch shank fits standard R8, ER, and side-lock collet systems commonly found in vertical milling setups. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional and climb milling.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for extended tool life in tough ferrous and heat-resistant materials
• 3-flute roughing geometry for fast material removal and effective chip evacuation
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose roughing without coating concerns
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard milling setups
• Single-end design with 3/8-inch shank for broad collet system compatibility
• Non-centercutting — designed for peripheral roughing, not plunge cutting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use roughing end mill for standard 3/8-inch shank collet systems used in vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom technicians using standard collet wrenches and a torque block or draw bar wrench as required by the machine. Always power down and lock out the spindle before changing tooling. Confirm runout with a dial indicator after seating the shank, and verify that the tool is not used for plunge cuts, as this is a non-centercutting design. Follow shop-specific feeds and speeds charts for M42 cobalt tooling in your specific workpiece material.