M.a. Ford 15725000A Square End Mill 0.25in 6 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 15725000A is a 6-flute solid carbide square end mill designed for high-performance milling in demanding industrial and machining applications. Built from micrograin carbide stock, it carries an ALtima coating and a 45-degree helix angle that improves chip evacuation and surface finish at elevated feed rates. The mill diameter is 0.25 inches with a 0.625-inch length of cut and a 3.5-inch overall length. It is centercutting, runs right-hand cut with right-hand flute direction, and is suited for machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on CNC milling centers and manual mills alike.

This end mill is rated for use across a broad range of workpiece materials, including hardened steels, stainless and tool steels, high-temperature alloys, and titanium, corresponding to ISO material codes H, M, P, and S. The straight cylindrical shank and standard 0.25-inch shank diameter make it compatible with common collet and end mill holder systems used in production and job-shop environments. It is sold individually and is well suited for finish milling, slotting, and profiling passes where tool rigidity and edge life are critical.

Key Features

• 6-flute geometry increases feed-rate potential and improves surface finish compared to 4-flute equivalents
• 45-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduced cutting forces
• ALtima coating provides enhanced heat and wear resistance for extended tool life
• Micrograin solid carbide construction delivers rigidity and edge integrity in hard and abrasive materials
• Centercutting design allows plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction compatible with standard CNC spindle configurations

Compatibility

Rated for ISO workpiece material codes H, M, P, and S, covering hardened steels, stainless steels, general steels, and high-temperature or titanium alloys. Part of the M.A. FORD Series 157 end mill family. The 0.25-inch straight cylindrical shank fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders accepting 1/4-inch shanks.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed by a qualified machinist with the spindle fully stopped and machine in a locked-out state per applicable safety procedures. Ensure the collet or tool holder is clean and free of chips before seating the shank to the correct engagement depth. Verify runout with a dial indicator after tightening to avoid premature edge chipping. Follow the tool manufacturer and machine builder recommendations for starting speeds and feeds before optimizing for the specific workpiece material.