M.a. Ford. 17815700A Square End Mill 0.1575 in 5 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 17815700A is a 5-flute solid carbide square end mill designed for high-performance milling in demanding materials. Built from micrograin carbide and finished with an ALtima coating, it runs with a 38-degree helix angle and right-hand cut geometry to deliver efficient chip evacuation and stable cutting action. The 0.1575-inch cutting diameter pairs with a 0.4331-inch length of cut, making it well suited for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling where precision and tool life are priorities. Installation and operation are handled by CNC machinists and tool-room operators working with precision machining centers.

This end mill is built for milling hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, carbon steels, and high-temperature superalloys, corresponding to primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, P, and S. The straight-cylindrical shank at 0.2362 inches fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders. The helical flute geometry supports both roughing and finishing passes across a range of CNC milling applications where tight tolerances and surface finish matter.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• ALtima coating extends tool life in ferrous and exotic alloy cutting
• 38-degree helix angle promotes smooth chip flow and reduced cutting forces
• 5-flute design increases feed rate capability over 4-flute equivalents
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute, center-cutting geometry
• Straight-cylindrical shank fits standard collet and end mill holder tooling

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC machining centers and manual mills equipped with collet chucks or end mill holders accepting a 0.2362-inch straight-cylindrical shank. Suitable for primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, P, and S as specified by M.A. FORD. Series 178.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified CNC machinists or toolroom technicians. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully in the collet or holder and torque the retention nut to the toolholder manufacturer's specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before initiating a cut, and confirm cutting parameters match the workpiece material and coating guidelines.