M.a. Ford. 16912500R.020 Corner Radius End Mill

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 16912500R.020 is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for precision milling in demanding machining environments. It features a 1/8-inch diameter, a 0.02-inch corner radius, and three flutes arranged in a right-hand spiral with a 30-degree medium helix. The single-end, centercutting design allows plunge entry and full-profile finishing in a single setup. With an overall length of 1.5 inches and a 1/4-inch length of cut, this short-length tool is optimized for rigidity and accuracy. It suits machinists and toolroom operators running CNC mills or manual vertical mills where corner blending and edge integrity are critical.

This end mill is suited for both roughing and finishing operations across a broad range of workpiece materials. It performs on steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. The bright, uncoated carbide surface is appropriate for applications where coating buildup is a concern or where re-sharpening is anticipated. It is part of M.A. FORD. Series 169 and accepts a standard straight-cylindrical shank toolholder with a 1/8-inch bore.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard and abrasive materials
• 0.02-inch corner radius reduces stress concentration and extends tool life at the cutting edge
• Three-flute, right-hand spiral design balances chip evacuation with edge strength
• Centercutting geometry enables direct plunge entry without pre-drilling
• Short-length configuration maximizes stiffness and minimizes deflection
• Compatible with standard straight-cylindrical toolholders at 1/8-inch shank diameter

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard straight-cylindrical toolholders accepting a 1/8-inch shank. Suitable for CNC machining centers and manual mills across steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials per material codes P, M, K, N, S, and H.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the spindle before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the toolholder collet and torque to the toolholder manufacturer specification before running. Verify runout with a dial indicator after clamping, as excessive runout on a small-diameter carbide end mill can lead to premature breakage.