Value Collection 724-2230 Roughing End Mill 1 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-2230 is a single-end cobalt roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, this tool handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous materials where standard HSS tooling falls short. It features a 1-inch cutting diameter, six flutes for increased chip load and surface contact, and a bright uncoated finish. The 3/4-inch shank diameter provides rigid tool holding in standard end mill holders and collet chucks. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use this style of rougher to rapidly remove stock before finishing passes.

This end mill suits general-purpose roughing operations on manual mills and CNC machining centers. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction make it compatible with conventional spindle rotation. The non-centercutting geometry means it is intended for side milling and peripheral cuts rather than plunge entry. It is well suited for profiling, slotting, and heavy roughing passes in steel, stainless, and similar alloys where cobalt tooling provides the heat resistance and edge retention needed at higher feed rates.

Key Features

• 1-inch cutting diameter with a 1.125-inch length of cut for solid stock engagement
• Six-flute configuration increases chip load capacity and surface contact per revolution
• M42 cobalt construction provides superior heat and wear resistance versus standard M2 HSS
• Bright uncoated finish suited for use with cutting fluids on ferrous materials
• 3/4-inch shank diameter fits standard end mill holders and ER collet systems
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute, single-end geometry for straightforward setup

Compatibility

Designed as a standard single-end roughing end mill with a 3/4-inch shank, compatible with conventional end mill holders, side-lock holders, and collet chucks sized for 3/4-inch tooling on manual or CNC milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or tooling technician. The spindle must be fully stopped and the machine powered down before changing tooling. Ensure the shank is clean and the holder is torqued to the machine manufacturer specification before running. This tool is not centercutting and should not be used for direct plunge cuts without a pre-drilled entry point.