M.a. Ford 13250000 Carbide Square End Mill 0.5in 4-flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 13250000 is a solid carbide, 4-flute square end mill designed for both roughing and finishing operations in a single tool. It features a 30-degree helix angle and a chipbreaker geometry that breaks up chips during aggressive cuts, reducing heat buildup and improving surface finish. The uncoated carbide construction suits a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. With a 2-inch length of cut and 4-inch overall length, this is an extra-long configuration suited for reaching deep pockets or stepped features. Licensed machinists and CNC setup technicians are the primary users of this tool.

This end mill is used in CNC machining centers and manual mills for applications requiring material removal in a roughing pass followed by a finishing pass without changing tooling. The extra-long overall length of 4 inches and 2-inch length of cut make it well suited for deep pocket milling, stepped cavities, and applications where standard-length end mills cannot reach. The single-end, right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction are standard configurations for conventional vertical and horizontal milling setups.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in demanding cuts
• 4-flute chipbreaker geometry supports combined roughing and finishing in one pass
• 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation and reduced cutting force
• Extra-long length configuration with 2-inch length of cut and 4-inch overall length
• Uncoated finish suitable for a broad range of workpiece materials
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard milling spindle compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style cutting tool for use in standard CNC machining centers and manual milling machines accepting a 0.5-inch shank diameter collet or end mill holder. Part of M.A. FORD Series 132.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. The tool shank must be seated fully and securely in a collet, shrink-fit holder, or set-screw holder rated for the 0.5-inch shank diameter before operation. Confirm spindle runout is within acceptable tolerance before cutting to avoid premature edge failure. Never exceed the tool manufacturer's recommended feeds and speeds for the workpiece material and depth of cut.