M.a. Ford. 12105000 Square End Mill 3/64 in 2 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 12105000 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in a wide range of metalworking and machining applications. Built on the Series 121 platform, this end mill measures 3/64 inch (0.0500 inch decimal) in diameter with a 1/8 inch straight-cylindrical shank and a 1-1/2 inch overall length. The cutting length of cut runs 0.15 inches, placing it in the regular-length category. With 2 flutes, a 30-degree helix angle, right-hand cut, right-hand spiral flute geometry, and center-cutting capability, it handles plunge entry and peripheral milling. No coating is applied, and the carbide substrate is left uncoated for applications where coating is not required or preferred.

This end mill is suited for use in CNC machining centers, manual mills, and precision tool rooms where small-diameter, tight-tolerance work is common. The 3/64 inch diameter makes it appropriate for fine-detail slotting, profiling, and contouring operations in materials including cast iron, non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, heat-resistant alloys, and structural steels. The workpiece material codes listed for this tool cover material groups H, K, M, N, P, and S, spanning a broad spectrum of machinable metals. Machinists and tool room operators working in production or job-shop environments are the primary installers and users of this tool.

Key Features

• 3/64 inch (0.0500 inch) mill diameter with tolerance of plus 0.0005 inch and minus 0.0005 inch
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in metalworking applications
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece material
• 30-degree helix angle with spiral flute geometry for efficient chip evacuation
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard spindle rotation
• 1/8 inch straight-cylindrical shank fits common small-bore collets and tool holders

Compatibility

Designed as a Series 121 OEM-style solid carbide square end mill compatible with CNC and manual milling setups using standard 1/8 inch collets or tool holders. Suitable for workpiece material groups H, K, M, N, P, and S as specified by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this end mill should be performed by qualified machinists familiar with small-diameter tooling and appropriate spindle speed and feed rate calculations. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, de-energized state before seating or removing the tool from its holder. Use a properly sized 1/8 inch collet or end mill holder and verify runout before cutting. Due to the small diameter, excessive feed rates or lateral force can cause tool breakage.