M.a. Ford. 16312500 Square End Mill 1/8 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 16312500 is a solid carbide, four-flute square end mill designed for precision milling in a wide range of materials. It features a 0.125-inch mill diameter, a 0.250-inch length of cut, and a 1.500-inch overall length, making it a stub-length tool suited for rigid, close-tolerance work. The 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation, and the spiral flute geometry supports smooth cutting action. Manufactured from micrograin carbide and left uncoated, this end mill delivers consistent edge integrity in demanding machining environments. It is a centercutting tool, allowing plunge entry directly into the workpiece.

This end mill is intended for use in professional machining, toolroom, and production environments where small-diameter precision cutting is required. The Series 163 designation from M.A. FORD. covers stub-length square end mills built for high-precision applications. Suitable workpiece material categories include cast irons, non-ferrous metals, stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, carbon and alloy steels, and titanium alloys, corresponding to material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for conventional CNC and manual milling setups.

Key Features

• 0.125-inch mill diameter with a tolerance of +0.000 / -0.002 inches for tight dimensional control
• Four-flute, spiral flute design with a 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip flow
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge milling without pre-drilling
• Micrograin solid carbide construction for superior hardness and edge retention
• Straight-cylindrical shank at 0.125 inches for standard collet holding
• Stub length (0.250-inch LOC) maximizes rigidity and minimizes deflection

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Series 163 stub-length square end mill compatible with standard 1/8-inch collet systems on CNC machining centers and manual milling machines. Rated for workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S as specified by M.A. FORD.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing tooling. Secure the straight shank in a properly sized collet or end mill holder and torque to the equipment manufacturer's specification. Verify runout after installation before initiating a cut to protect the small-diameter cutting edge from premature failure.