Value Collection 724-2308 Roughing End Mill 1-1/4 in 6 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-2308 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 harder workpiece materials where standard HSS tooling falls short. The 1.25-inch diameter cutter carries 6 flutes arranged in a right-hand cutting, right-hand flute configuration, with a 3-inch length of cut and a 5.5-inch overall length. It is used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals on vertical mills, knee mills, and CNC machining centers performing roughing passes on steel, stainless, and alloy materials.

This end mill suits general roughing applications in job shops, maintenance machining environments, and production settings where rapid stock removal is the priority before a finishing pass. The non-centercutting design means it requires a pre-drilled entry or side-milling entry. The 1.25-inch shank diameter matches the cutter diameter for direct collet or end mill holder mounting in standard toolholding systems. No extended-reach configuration is present, keeping the tool compact for setups with adequate clearance.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• 6-flute geometry for higher feed rates and improved surface finish on roughing passes
• 1.25-inch cutter diameter with matching 1.25-inch shank diameter for direct mounting
• 3-inch length of cut supports deep-pocket and deep-wall roughing operations
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute — standard orientation for conventional milling setups
• Bright, uncoated finish — suitable for regrinding and recoating after wear

Compatibility

Designed as a standard single-end roughing end mill for use in any milling machine or machining center accepting a 1.25-inch shank via collet chuck, end mill holder, or hydraulic toolholder.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard toolholding procedures. Power down and lock out the spindle before inserting or removing the end mill. Seat the shank fully into the holder and torque the retention screw or collet nut to the toolholder manufacturer's specification. This tool is non-centercutting and must be entered from the side or into a pre-bored hole — do not plunge directly into solid material.