M.a. Ford. 15718751A Corner Radius End Mill 3/16 in

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 15718751A is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for high-performance material removal in hard material applications. Built to Series 157 specifications, it features a 3/16 inch (0.1875 inch) mill diameter, a 0.015 inch corner radius, and four flutes with a high-helix spiral geometry. The ALtima 52 PVD coating provides enhanced hardness and heat resistance at the cutting edge, making it well suited for demanding machining environments. It is centercutting, right-hand cutting, and configured as a single-end tool capable of both roughing and finishing operations.

This end mill is used in CNC machining centers and manual mills where tight-tolerance profiling, slotting, and contouring in hard materials are required. The straight-cylindrical shank at 1/4 inch diameter accepts standard toolholders. With a 9/16 inch length of cut and 3 inch overall length, it fits compact reach requirements in die, mold, and precision part work. It is appropriate for machinists and toolroom technicians working with hardened steels and similarly difficult workpiece materials.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard material cutting
• ALtima 52 PVD coating for elevated thermal and abrasion resistance at the cutting edge
• 0.015 inch corner radius with tolerance of plus or minus 0.0012 inches for consistent edge geometry
• Four-flute, high-helix spiral design supports both roughing and finishing in a single tool
• Centercutting geometry allows plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole
• Right-hand flute direction and cutting direction for standard CNC and manual mill spindles

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard straight-cylindrical toolholders accepting a 1/4 inch shank diameter. Primary workpiece material classification is hard material (code H), consistent with hardened steels and equivalent difficult-to-machine alloys.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the toolholder bore and collet are clean and free of debris before seating the shank to the specified projection length. Confirm spindle direction is set to right-hand rotation before engaging the cut. Do not exceed the tool manufacturer's recommended speeds and feeds for the workpiece material and coating type.