Value Collection 724-3026 Roughing End Mill 1/4 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-3026 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a TiN coating, this tool handles tough ferrous and non-ferrous materials where standard HSS tooling loses its edge too quickly. The 1/4 inch cutting diameter and 3-flute geometry work together to clear chips efficiently while maintaining a rigid cut. With a 7/8 inch length of cut and an overall length of 2-11/16 inches, this end mill suits shallow-to-moderate depth roughing passes on vertical mills and CNC machining centers. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals are the primary users.

This roughing end mill fits standard applications where stock needs to be removed quickly before a finishing pass. The 3/8 inch shank diameter seats into standard collets and end mill holders commonly found in manual knee mills and CNC machining centers. Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction make this a conventional-rotation tool. The non-center-cutting design means it requires a pre-drilled hole or a ramping entry path and is not suitable for plunge cutting.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt steel construction for heat and wear resistance in tough materials
• TiN coating extends tool life and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• 3-flute roughing geometry promotes chip evacuation and reduces chatter
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard spindle rotation
• Non-center-cutting — requires pre-drilled entry or ramp path, not for direct plunge
• 3/8 inch shank fits widely available collets and end mill holders

Compatibility

Designed as a standard single-end roughing end mill with a 3/8 inch shank, compatible with any collet or end mill holder accepting a 3/8 inch straight shank on manual or CNC milling equipment.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or tool-room personnel. Secure the 3/8 inch shank fully into a clean, undamaged collet or end mill holder and torque to the machine manufacturer's specification before cutting. Verify spindle rotation direction matches the right-hand cutting geometry before engaging the workpiece. Do not use this tool for direct plunge cuts due to the non-center-cutting design.