M.a. Ford. 17819610A Square End Mill 0.1968 in 5 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 17819610A is a 5-flute square end mill designed for precision milling in demanding metalworking applications. Constructed from micrograin solid carbide and finished with an ALtima coating, this tool delivers hard-material cutting performance with a 38-degree helical flute geometry. The right-hand cut, right-hand flute orientation and centercutting capability make it suitable for both slotting and peripheral milling operations. With a mill diameter of 0.1968 inches and a 0.9843-inch length of cut, this end mill is built for tight-tolerance work where tool rigidity and edge retention are critical.

This end mill is intended for use by machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on CNC mills and machining centers. The ALtima coating and micrograin carbide substrate make it well suited for cutting hardened steels, stainless steels, cast irons, titanium alloys, and high-temperature alloys, corresponding to workpiece material codes H, K, M, P, and S. The Series 178 designation places it within M.A. FORD.'s line of general-purpose carbide end mills optimized for high-efficiency material removal in both roughing and finishing passes.

Key Features

• 5-flute design increases feed rates and improves surface finish compared to 4-flute tooling
• Micrograin solid carbide construction provides superior rigidity and edge retention
• ALtima coating enhances wear resistance and reduces heat buildup at the cutting edge
• 38-degree helix angle improves chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces
• Centercutting geometry allows plunge milling in addition to peripheral and slot milling
• Straight-cylindrical shank with 0.1969-inch diameter fits standard collets and shrink-fit toolholders

Compatibility

Rated for workpiece materials coded H, K, M, P, and S, covering hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, titanium alloys, and high-temperature alloys. Designed for use in standard CNC machining center collet systems accepting a 0.1969-inch straight-cylindrical shank.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the machine tool manufacturer's toolholding procedures. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and locked before loading or removing the tool. Verify collet or toolholder runout is within tolerance before operation, as excessive runout accelerates edge wear on carbide tooling. Follow the machine tool manufacturer's recommended speeds and feeds for the workpiece material and tool diameter.