M.a. Ford. 13837508 Square End Mill 3/8 in 3 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 13837508 is a square end mill designed for precision milling of non-ferrous metals and similar materials. It features a 3/8-inch cutting diameter, a 2-inch length of cut (LOC), and a 4-inch overall length (OAL), making it a compact yet capable tool for slot milling, profiling, and peripheral cutting operations. The 3-flute helical configuration with a 36-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and smooth cutting action. The uncoated carbide construction is well suited to aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous workpiece materials. Licensed machinists and CNC operators are the typical end users for this tool.

This end mill is built for use in vertical machining centers, CNC mills, and manual knee mills where non-ferrous metal stock is the primary workpiece material. The straight-cylindrical shank with an h6 tolerance fits standard ER collets and end mill holders without modification. The centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry into the workpiece, supporting ramping and helical interpolation toolpaths in addition to conventional peripheral milling passes.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch cutting diameter with a tight mill diameter tolerance of +0.000 to -0.0005 inches
• 3-flute helical flute design at 36-degree helix angle for efficient chip removal
• Centercutting geometry supports plunge, ramp, and helical entry
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation for standard spindle operation
• Uncoated finish optimized for non-ferrous metal applications
• Straight-cylindrical shank at h6 tolerance for consistent tool holder fit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-specification replacement or direct-use tooling solution within M.A. FORD. Series 138, intended for non-ferrous metal milling applications in standard end mill holders and collet chucks accepting a 3/8-inch straight shank.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator with the spindle fully stopped and the machine in a safe, locked-out state. Ensure the collet or end mill holder is clean and free of debris before seating the shank to achieve proper runout tolerances. Follow the machine tool manufacturer guidelines for tightening torque on collet nuts and tool holder retention knobs. Always verify spindle direction is set to right-hand rotation before initiating a cut.