Value Collection 724-2110 Roughing End Mill 1/2 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-2110 is a single-end cobalt 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 durability and heat resistance across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. The 1/2-inch diameter, 4-flute design with right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction makes it well suited for roughing passes where chip evacuation and tool rigidity matter most. With a 5/8-inch length of cut and 2-5/8-inch overall length, this end mill fits standard short-reach milling applications. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this type of tooling in CNC machining centers and manual knee mills.

This roughing end mill is intended for roughing and semi-finishing cuts in machine shop environments, job shops, and production facilities. The 1/2-inch shank diameter fits standard R8, ER, and other common collet systems. The non-centercutting design means it is suited for peripheral cuts and slotting where plunge entry is not required. The M42 cobalt material grade provides added hardness and red-hardness compared to standard M2 HSS, making it a practical choice for harder steels and interrupted cuts.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt material grade for improved red-hardness and wear resistance over standard HSS
• 4-flute configuration supports efficient chip evacuation during roughing passes
• Right-hand cutting and right-hand spiral flute direction for standard milling setups
• Bright, uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of cutting edge condition
• Single-end design with 1/2-inch shank diameter for use in standard collet systems
• Non-centercutting geometry suited for peripheral and side milling applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stock end mill for use in 1/2-inch collet holders, end mill holders, and side-lock holders on CNC machining centers and manual milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following shop safety procedures. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or holder to the recommended engagement depth and torque the retention mechanism per the holder manufacturer specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cut, as excessive runout accelerates edge wear on cobalt tooling.