M.a. Ford 18037514B Corner Radius End Mill 3/8 in 7 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 18037514B is a solid carbide corner radius end mill engineered for high-performance finishing operations on demanding workpiece materials. Built to Series 180 specifications, this single-end tool features a 3/8-inch diameter with a 0.03-inch corner radius and 7 flutes ground to a super close pitch. The ALtima Blaze PVD coating delivers elevated heat and wear resistance at the cutting edge. With a 1-inch length of cut and 2.5-inch overall length, it is sized for rigidity in tight-tolerance finishing passes. Licensed machinists and CNC tooling specialists install and deploy this tool in production and job-shop environments.

This end mill is designed for finishing cuts in steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium — material groups P, M, and S. The right-hand cutting direction and right-hand spiral flute geometry suit standard CNC machining center spindles. The straight cylindrical 3/8-inch shank interfaces directly with collet-style and hydraulic toolholders. The super close pitch and 7-flute configuration reduce chip load per tooth, supporting higher feed rates on tough, work-hardening alloys. Typical applications include profiling, side milling, and contouring where a controlled corner radius is required to reduce stress concentration in finished components.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in difficult-to-machine alloys
• ALtima Blaze PVD coating provides high-temperature oxidation resistance and reduced friction
• 7-flute super close pitch design lowers chip load per tooth for smooth finishing surface finish
• 0.03-inch corner radius reduces edge chipping and improves part surface integrity
• Right-hand cut and right-hand spiral flute geometry compatible with standard CNC spindle rotation
• Non-centercutting, single-end configuration suited to peripheral and side milling operations

Compatibility

Designed for use with collet-style and hydraulic toolholders accepting a 3/8-inch straight cylindrical shank. Intended for steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium workpiece materials as specified by M.A. FORD Series 180 application guidelines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified CNC machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the tool from the toolholder. Verify shank engagement depth meets toolholder manufacturer minimums and confirm runout with a dial indicator before beginning a production run. Do not use this tool for plunge cutting, as this is a non-centercutting design.