M.a. Ford 11102000 Square End Mill 1/64 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 11102000 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in tight-tolerance applications. With a cutting diameter of 0.020 inches (1/64 inch) and a 1/16-inch length of cut, this micro end mill is built for fine detail work in hard and exotic materials. It features a 4-flute, right-hand spiral design with a 30-degree helix angle, a straight cylindrical shank of 0.125 inches, and an overall length of 1.5 inches. The centercutting geometry allows for both plunge and side milling operations. Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance suited to high-speed, low-vibration machining environments. Machinists and tooling professionals specify this tool when dimensional accuracy and finish quality are critical.

The 11102000 is suited for milling ferrous and non-ferrous materials including steels, cast iron, stainless steels, aluminum, copper alloys, and high-temp alloys, as indicated by workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S. The regular-length configuration and micro diameter make it particularly useful in mold-making, medical component machining, aerospace detail work, and electronics manufacturing where small-feature geometry demands consistent tool performance. It ships as a single-piece unit.

Key Features

• 0.020 inch (1/64 inch) cutting diameter with plus or minus 0.0005 inch diameter tolerance
• 4-flute spiral geometry with 30-degree helix angle for improved chip evacuation
• Centercutting design enables plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration — standard orientation for CNC milling setups
• Solid carbide construction with no coating — uncoated substrate suited for dry or lubricated micro-milling
• Straight cylindrical shank at 0.125 inches for standard collet and ER chuck compatibility

Compatibility

The 11102000 is a Series 111 micro square end mill rated for workpiece material categories H, K, M, N, P, and S, covering hardened steels, cast iron, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, copper-based materials, and superalloys. No specific machine model or system compatibility data was provided in the product record.

Installation Notes

Installation and setup should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. At micro diameters, runout control is critical — use a precision collet or shrink-fit holder rated for the 0.125-inch shank diameter and verify runout before cutting. Secure all guards and confirm spindle speed and feed rates are appropriate for the workpiece material and tool diameter before starting the cut. At 0.020 inch diameter, tool breakage from excessive feed, misalignment, or vibration is a primary failure mode — handle with care during loading and storage.