M.a. Ford. 16923430 Square End Mill 0.2344 in 3 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 16923430 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision metal removal in a wide range of machining applications. Built from micrograin carbide, it delivers high hardness and edge retention across demanding cutting conditions. The tool measures 0.2344 inches in diameter with a 0.5-inch length of cut, a 0.25-inch straight cylindrical shank, and a 2-inch overall length. Three right-hand spiral flutes with a 30-degree helix angle promote efficient chip evacuation and smooth cutting action. The bright, uncoated finish suits a broad material range without the need for specialty coatings. This is a centercutting, single-end tool suited for slot milling, profiling, and plunge operations.

This end mill is rated for use across multiple workpiece material categories including cast iron, non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, carbon steel, high-temperature alloys, and other materials corresponding to ISO material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S. The stub-length configuration keeps the tool stiff and resistant to deflection, making it well suited for tight-tolerance work in CNC machining centers and manual mills where rigidity is critical. Machinists, tool and die makers, and job shop operators working with smaller diameter tooling in production or prototype environments will find this a reliable general-purpose choice.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for high wear resistance and edge integrity
• 3 right-hand spiral flutes with 30-degree helix for efficient chip flow
• Centercutting design allows direct plunge entry into workpiece material
• Stub-length geometry reduces deflection in close-tolerance applications
• Bright uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of workpiece materials
• Mill diameter tolerance of plus 0.000 / minus 0.002 inches for consistent fit

Compatibility

Part of the M.A. FORD. Series 169 stub-length square end mill line. Designed for use in standard 1/4-inch collets or end mill holders on CNC machining centers and manual milling machines. Compatible with workpiece materials coded H, K, M, N, P, and S per ISO classification.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC setup technicians. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool holder is clean and free of debris before mounting. Seat the shank fully into a properly sized collet or end mill holder and torque to the holder manufacturer's specification. Verify runout after installation and before initiating a cut to avoid premature tool wear or dimensional error.