M.a. Ford. 11106000 Square End Mill 1/16 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 11106000 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations across a range of materials. With a 1/16 inch (0.0625 inch) mill diameter and four spiral flutes at a 30-degree helix angle, this tool delivers clean, consistent cuts in ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and high-temperature alloys. The centercutting design allows for plunge entry as well as conventional peripheral milling. A 1/8 inch straight-cylindrical shank and 1-1/2 inch overall length make it well suited for light-duty milling, slotting, and profiling in tight workspaces. Licensed machinists and tool-and-die professionals are the primary installers of this tool.

This end mill is built for use in CNC machining centers, manual knee mills, and similar machine tool setups where small-diameter precision cutting is required. It is rated for workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S, covering cast iron, non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, steel, non-metallic materials, and heat-resistant superalloys. The regular-length configuration and uncoated solid carbide construction suit shops running lower-volume precision work or prototype machining where tool geometry consistency is critical.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in demanding materials
• Four spiral flutes with 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation
• Centercutting design enables both plunge and side milling operations
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation for standard spindle setups
• Uncoated finish suitable for use with or without cutting fluid on compatible materials
• Straight-cylindrical shank for direct collet or chuck mounting

Compatibility

Rated for workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S per M.A. FORD. Series 111 classification, covering cast iron, non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, carbon and alloy steels, non-metallic materials, and high-temperature superalloys. Fits standard 1/8 inch collets and ER-style collet chucks.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC setup technicians. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or chuck and torque the retention mechanism to the machine manufacturer's specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before initiating a cut, as runout is especially consequential at small diameters like 1/16 inch.