Value Collection 724-2119 Roughing End Mill 1/2 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-2119 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, this tool handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous materials with a 1/2-inch cutting diameter and a 1-5/8-inch length of cut. The 4-flute, right-hand cutting and flute geometry delivers efficient chip evacuation during roughing passes. This end mill is a practical choice for machinists and tool-and-die professionals running manual mills or CNC machining centers where high-feed roughing cuts are required before finishing passes.

This roughing end mill is suited for general-purpose material removal in job shop, manufacturing, and maintenance machining environments. It fits standard 1/2-inch collets and milling chucks found on vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers. The single-end design means the tool is replaced rather than flipped when the cutting end is worn. It is appropriate for roughing passes in steel, stainless, cast iron, and similar hard materials where M42 cobalt grade offers improved heat and wear resistance compared to standard M2 high-speed steel.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved heat resistance and tool life in hard materials
• 1/2-inch cutting diameter with matching 1/2-inch shank for direct collet or chuck mounting
• 1-5/8-inch length of cut suitable for moderate-depth roughing passes
• 4-flute, right-hand cut and right-hand helix geometry for efficient chip removal
• Bright, uncoated finish — no coating degradation concerns when regrinding
• Non-centercutting design — requires a pre-drilled or pre-bored entry point for plunge operations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard tooling option for 1/2-inch collet chucks and side-lock holders on vertical mills and CNC machining centers requiring a roughing end mill with a 1/2-inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard toolholding procedures. Secure the 1/2-inch shank in a properly sized collet, end mill holder, or side-lock holder and torque to the toolholder specification. Ensure the spindle and machine are fully powered down and locked out before changing tooling. Because this is a non-centercutting end mill, do not attempt direct plunge cuts — use a ramp entry or pre-bored start hole instead.