M.a. Ford. 17725004A Corner Radius End Mill 1/4 Inch

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 17725004A is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for high-performance material removal in demanding machining environments. It features a 1/4 inch diameter, a 0.03 inch corner radius, and four flutes with a variable helix angle ranging from 35 to 38 degrees. The variable helix reduces chatter and improves surface finish across a wide range of cuts. An AlTiN (ALtima PVD) coating provides thermal resistance and extends tool life when cutting hard and abrasive workpiece materials. This end mill suits both roughing and finishing operations and is installed by machinists in CNC milling centers and manual knee mills.

The 17725004A is suited for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, and titanium. Its centercutting geometry allows plunge entry, expanding its usefulness in slot milling, profiling, and pocketing applications. The short flute length and straight cylindrical shank make it a practical choice for tight-tolerance work in production shops, tool rooms, and maintenance machining environments where rigidity and precision are required.

Key Features

• Variable helix (35 to 38 degrees) reduces harmonic vibration and chatter during cutting
• AlTiN (ALtima PVD) coating improves heat resistance and wear life on hard materials
• Centercutting design permits direct plunge entry into the workpiece
• Corner radius geometry reduces stress concentration at the cutting edge and improves corner durability
• Right-hand flute direction and right-hand cutting for standard CNC and manual mill spindle use
• Rated for roughing and finishing in a single tool across steel, stainless, cast iron, superalloys, and titanium

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard toolholders accepting a 1/4 inch straight cylindrical shank. Suitable for CNC machining centers and manual mills running steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, and titanium workpiece materials. Part of the M.A. FORD. Series 177 end mill family.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before loading or unloading the tool. Seat the shank fully into the toolholder and torque the retention mechanism per the toolholder manufacturer's specifications. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a production cut, as excessive runout will accelerate edge wear on carbide tooling.