M.a. Ford 13837504R.125 Corner Radius End Mill 3/8 in

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 13837504R.125 is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for precision milling operations on non-ferrous metals. It carries a 3/8 inch cutting diameter and a 1/8 inch (0.125 inch) corner radius, producing smooth, radiused transitions at the base of milled features while maintaining tight tolerances. With 3 right-hand spiral flutes in a normal pitch, medium helix configuration, this tool is built for both roughing and finishing passes in a single setup. The bright, uncoated surface finish suits aluminum, copper, brass, and similar non-ferrous workpiece materials. It mounts in standard straight-bore toolholders with a 3/8 inch straight-cylindrical shank.

This end mill is suited for CNC machining centers and manual mills handling non-ferrous metal stock. The short-length geometry keeps the tool rigid during aggressive material removal, and the centercutting design allows plunge entry directly into the workpiece. Series 138 tools from M.A. FORD are cataloged for general-purpose non-ferrous milling applications where a consistent corner radius is required on pockets, slots, and profiled edges.

Key Features

• 3/8 inch cutting diameter with a corner radius tolerance of plus or minus 0.0008 inches for consistent edge geometry
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in non-ferrous materials
• 3 right-hand spiral flutes with medium helix and normal pitch for efficient chip evacuation
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry without pre-drilling
• Bright/uncoated finish - no coating buildup that can alter critical radius dimensions
• Single-end tool with a straight-cylindrical shank compatible with standard toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard straight-bore toolholders. Primary workpiece material is non-ferrous metal. Part of M.A. FORD Series 138.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed by a qualified machinist with the spindle fully stopped and the machine in a locked-out, de-energized state. Verify toolholder runout before securing the shank to maintain dimensional accuracy on the corner radius. Consult the machine tool manufacturer and M.A. FORD cutting data recommendations for appropriate speeds and feeds on the target workpiece material. Do not exceed the tool's rated depth of cut or apply it to ferrous materials outside its specified material application.