M.a. Ford. 11104720 Square End Mill 0.0472 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 11104720 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in a wide range of materials. With a 0.0472 inch (1.20 mm) cutting diameter and four spiral flutes, it delivers clean, accurate cuts at small scales where rigidity and sharpness are critical. The 0.1417 inch (3.60 mm) length of cut and 1.5 inch overall length make this a compact, regular-length tool suited for shallow-to-moderate depth milling passes. A 30-degree helix angle balances chip evacuation with cutting edge strength. This end mill is used by machinists and CNC operators working in production and toolroom environments.

This end mill is designed for use on CNC machining centers and manual milling machines where tight tolerances and small-diameter cutting are required. Its centercutting geometry allows for plunge entry as well as standard peripheral and slot milling. The right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for conventional spindle setups. Workpiece material suitability covers a broad range of material groups including hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, general steels, and high-temperature alloys, corresponding to ISO material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction provides superior hardness and wear resistance compared to HSS tooling
• Four flutes with 30-degree spiral helix for efficient chip flow and smooth finish
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry without a pre-drilled hole
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute, compatible with standard spindle direction
• Straight-cylindrical shank with 3.00 mm (0.118 inch) shank diameter for standard collet holding
• Uncoated carbide substrate suitable for use with cutting fluids on a broad material range

Compatibility

The 11104720 belongs to M.A. FORD. Series 111, a regular-length square end mill line rated for ISO material groups H, K, M, N, P, and S. It is compatible with any collet or end mill holder accepting a 3.00 mm straight-cylindrical shank.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in an e-stop or lockout state before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or tool holder and torque the retention nut per the tool holder manufacturer specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a production cut, as runout is critical at this diameter.