M.a. Ford. 15712500A Square End Mill 1/8 Dia 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 15712500A is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision metal removal in CNC machining and manual milling operations. Built on the Series 157 platform, it features a 0.1250-inch cutting diameter, a 0.375-inch length of cut, and a 45-degree helix angle that promotes aggressive chip evacuation and reduced cutting forces. The ALtima coating extends tool life in demanding materials. With a 0.25-inch straight cylindrical shank and a 3-inch overall length, this end mill is sized for compact toolholders and close-tolerance work. Machinists and CNC programmers select this tool for high-performance finishing and profiling operations in production environments.

This end mill is suited for milling ISO material groups H, M, P, and S, which span hardened steels, stainless steels, carbon steels, and superalloys. The 4-flute, right-hand cut configuration with right-hand helical flutes makes it appropriate for slotting, peripheral milling, and profiling in both horizontal and vertical machining centers. The centercutting geometry allows plunge entry. It is a single-end tool intended for production-quantity work where consistent diameter tolerance and coating performance are required.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard materials
• ALtima coating for extended tool life and heat resistance
• 45-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip flow and reduced cutting forces
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute configuration for standard CNC spindle use
• Tight diameter tolerance of -0.0006 to -0.0015 inches ensures consistent fit and finish

Compatibility

Compatible with ISO workpiece material groups H, M, P, and S per Series 157 application data. Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-purchase solid carbide end mill for standard 0.25-inch straight-shank toolholders and collets used in CNC machining centers and manual mills.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. The tool shank must be clean and free of burrs before seating in the collet or toolholder. Verify runout at the cutting diameter after clamping to prevent premature edge wear. Do not exceed the rated length of cut when slotting, as overloading the flute length can cause tool deflection or breakage.