Value Collection 724-3242 Roughing End Mill 1 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 724-3242 is a single-end roughing end mill designed for aggressive material removal in milling operations. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel and finished with a TiN (titanium nitride) coating, this tool handles interrupted cuts and tough workpiece materials with extended tool life. The 1-inch mill diameter pairs with a 3/4-inch shank and a 3-inch length of cut, giving machinists a rigid setup suitable for both roughing passes and semi-finish work. It is a right-hand cutting, right-hand flute tool with 5 flutes and a non-centercutting geometry, making it well suited for peripheral milling applications.

This roughing end mill is used in CNC machining centers, manual knee mills, and bridgeports handling ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The 5-flute configuration increases chip load capacity per revolution compared to standard 4-flute roughers, improving material removal rates in steel, alloy steel, stainless, and similar workpiece materials. The 5-1/4-inch overall length accommodates standard tool holders and collet chucks commonly found in production and job-shop environments. Licensed machinists and CNC operators are the typical end users for this tooling category.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for elevated heat and wear resistance versus M2 tooling
• TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life in ferrous materials
• 5-flute design increases chip load and material removal rate
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute geometry for standard spindle direction
• Non-centercutting configuration suited for peripheral and slot entry via ramp or plunge with a pilot
• 3/4-inch shank fits standard collet and end-mill holders

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-application roughing end mill for use in standard end-mill holders and collet chucks accepting a 3/4-inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC setup technicians. Secure the shank fully into the tool holder and torque the set screw or collet nut per the holder manufacturer specification before use. Confirm spindle direction is set to right-hand rotation before engaging the cut. Because this is a non-centercutting tool, avoid direct plunge entry into solid material without a pre-drilled hole or a programmed ramp entry path.