M.a. Ford. 16403000 Square End Mill 1/32 in 2 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 16403000 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in a wide range of metalworking and machining applications. It features a 1/32 inch (0.0300 inch decimal) mill diameter with a 1/16 inch length of cut and a 1/8 inch straight-cylindrical shank. Overall length is 1-1/2 inches, placing it in the stub length category. The two-flute, right-hand spiral design with a 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation. Centercutting capability allows for direct plunging into workpiece material. This end mill is uncoated solid carbide and suits shops and machinists working with small-feature, tight-tolerance cuts.

This end mill is suited for milling small slots, pockets, and contours where minimal tool diameter is required. The stub length geometry provides rigidity at very small diameters, reducing deflection during cuts. Compatible workpiece material codes include H, K, M, N, P, and S, covering a broad spectrum of material families such as hardened steels, cast iron, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, carbon steel, and heat-resistant superalloys. It is typically used in CNC machining centers, manual mills, and tool rooms where fine detail work demands small-diameter tooling.

Key Features

• 1/32 inch mill diameter with a tolerance of plus 0.0005 / minus 0.0005 inches for precise fitment
• Solid carbide construction provides hardness and wear resistance across a wide material range
• 2-flute right-hand spiral flute design promotes chip clearance in small-diameter cuts
• 30-degree helix angle balances cutting efficiency and edge strength
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry without a pilot hole
• Stub length classification maximizes rigidity at 1/32 inch diameter to minimize deflection

Compatibility

Designed for use with workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S as specified by the manufacturer. Part of the M.A. FORD. Series 164 stub length square end mill family.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing tooling. Use an appropriate collet or end mill holder sized for a 1/8 inch shank diameter. Verify runout with a dial indicator after installation, as excessive runout at this diameter will accelerate tool wear and compromise cut quality.