M.a. Ford 11619680 Square End Mill 0.1968 in 3 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 11619680 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for high-precision milling operations across a range of metalworking applications. Built from micrograin solid carbide, this single-end tool features three helical flutes with a 30-degree helix angle and a bright, uncoated finish. The cutter measures 0.1968 inches in diameter with a 0.7874-inch length of cut and a 0.1969-inch straight-cylindrical shank. It is center-cutting, right-hand cut, and right-hand flute, making it suitable for plunge, slot, and peripheral milling. This tool is installed and operated by machinists and tooling professionals in job shop and production environments.

The 11619680 is rated for use on a broad range of workpiece materials, covering material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S. This includes cast irons, non-ferrous metals, stainless steels, high-temperature alloys, and general steels. The standard-length geometry and 5 mm shank diameter make it well suited for CNC machining centers and manual mills where a compact, small-diameter cutter is required. It is a Series 116 tool from M.A. FORD, intended for precision finish and light roughing cuts in difficult-to-machine materials.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in demanding materials
• 3 helical flutes with a 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation
• Center-cutting geometry allows direct plunge entry into the workpiece
• Bright, uncoated finish suited for non-ferrous and general-purpose milling
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute for standard CNC and manual mill spindle compatibility
• Straight-cylindrical shank for secure collet or end mill holder retention

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC machining centers and manual milling machines accepting a 0.1969-inch straight-cylindrical shank. Compatible with workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S per Series 116 application guidelines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the end mill from the collet or tool holder. Verify collet size matches the 0.1969-inch shank diameter and that the tool is seated to the correct gauge length before securing. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or wear before each use, as solid carbide tools can fracture if run in an already-damaged condition.