Value Collection 724-2113 Roughing End Mill 1/2 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-2113 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 when cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The 1/2 inch diameter cutter features 4 flutes with a right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction. The length of cut measures 1 inch, and the overall length is 3 inches. The 1/2 inch shank diameter matches standard collets and end mill holders. This tool is suited for roughing passes where high stock removal rates are the priority over surface finish.

This roughing end mill is used in vertical machining centers, knee mills, and manual milling machines across job shops, maintenance departments, and production environments. It is a single-end tool, meaning the cutting geometry is on one end only. The non-centercutting design requires a pre-drilled or pre-bored entry point and is not intended for direct plunge cutting. It is well suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral roughing operations on steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and similar materials.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard HSS
• 4-flute geometry for higher feed rates in roughing applications
• 1/2 inch diameter with matching 1/2 inch shank for standard toolholding
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose roughing
• Single-end configuration — non-centercutting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use roughing end mill for standard 1/2 inch end mill holders, collet chucks, and milling machine spindles accepting 1/2 inch shank tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully powered down and the tool changer or spindle lock is engaged before installing or removing the end mill. Seat the shank to the full recommended engagement depth in the collet or end mill holder, and verify runout before initiating a cut. Do not use this tool for plunge cutting, as it is a non-centercutting design.