M.a. Ford. 17823610A Square End Mill 5 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 17823610A is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling in metalworking and machining applications. It features a 0.2362-inch (6 mm) cutting diameter, a 0.9843-inch (25 mm) length of cut, and five helical flutes with a 38-degree helix angle. The tool is coated with ALtima finish and manufactured from micrograin carbide, providing the hardness and wear resistance needed for demanding cutting operations. It is a single-end, right-hand cut tool with a straight-cylindrical shank and is center-cutting capable. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die technicians, and CNC operators are the primary users of this end mill.

This end mill is suited for milling hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, carbon steels, and superalloys, as indicated by primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, P, and S. It fits standard 6 mm (0.2362-inch) collets and tool holders, making it compatible with CNC machining centers and manual milling machines that accept straight-cylindrical shank tooling. The 5-flute geometry supports higher feed rates compared to standard 4-flute designs, making it a practical choice for semi-finish and finish milling passes.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for hardness and edge retention
• ALtima coating for improved wear resistance and heat tolerance
• Five helical flutes at 38-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation
• Center-cutting design allows plunge entry into the workpiece
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard CNC spindle use
• Straight-cylindrical shank with tight shank diameter tolerance of +0 to -0.008 mm

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC machining centers and milling machines equipped with standard 6 mm straight-cylindrical collet or tool holder systems. Suitable for workpiece materials categorized under codes H, K, M, P, and S, including hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, carbon steels, and superalloys.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool changer or collet system is properly locked before installing or removing the end mill. Verify that the collet or tool holder matches the 0.2362-inch shank diameter to maintain concentricity and prevent tool pullout. Follow the machine manufacturer and shop safety guidelines when setting tool length offsets and cutting parameters.