M.a. Ford. 11104000C Square End Mill 0.0400 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 11104000C is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in demanding metalworking and machining applications. Built to Series 111 standards, this 4-flute tool measures 0.0400 inches in diameter with a 0.125-inch straight-cylindrical shank and a 1.5-inch overall length. The 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation, while the TiCN coating improves surface hardness and wear resistance. A right-hand cut with right-hand spiral flutes and center-cutting geometry allows both peripheral and plunge milling. Machinists and CNC operators in production shops rely on tools in this class for tight-tolerance work on small-feature components.

This end mill is suited for milling operations on a wide range of workpiece materials, including hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, aluminum alloys, high-temperature alloys, and titanium, as indicated by the primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S. Its small 0.0400-inch diameter makes it particularly effective for fine-detail slotting, profiling, and contour milling on CNC machining centers and high-speed vertical mills where dimensional accuracy in confined features is critical.

Key Features

• 0.0400-inch cutting diameter with a mill diameter tolerance of plus 0.0005 and minus 0.0005 inches for tight dimensional control
• 4-flute, spiral, right-hand cut geometry with center-cutting capability for plunge and peripheral milling
• TiCN coating over micrograin solid carbide substrate for improved hardness and extended tool life
• 30-degree helix angle aids chip flow and reduces cutting forces on small-diameter features
• 0.125-inch straight-cylindrical shank fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders
• Series 111 standard-length configuration at 1.5 inches OAL for rigidity and vibration resistance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide square end mill compatible with CNC machining centers and manual mills equipped with a 0.125-inch collet or end mill holder. Suitable for workpiece materials classified under codes H, K, M, N, P, and S per the manufacturer specification.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician with the machine in a fully stopped and locked-out state. Ensure the collet and tool holder are clean and free of debris before seating the shank to achieve proper runout tolerance. Verify spindle speed and feed rate parameters match the material and coating specifications before engaging the cut. Do not exceed the rated length of cut of 0.12 inches to avoid tool deflection or breakage on this small-diameter end mill.