M.a. Ford 18039301B Corner Radius End Mill 10mm 7 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 18039301B is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for high-performance finishing operations in demanding materials. Built to Series 180 specifications, it features a 10 mm cutting diameter, a 0.5 mm corner radius, and 7 flutes arranged in a super close pitch configuration. The tool is coated with ALtima Blaze, a PVD-applied coating engineered to extend tool life in abrasive and heat-generating cuts. A 38-degree medium helix angle promotes smooth chip flow during finishing passes. This end mill is installed by machinists and toolroom technicians working with CNC machining centers and manual milling equipment.

This end mill is suited for finishing operations on steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium. The short flute length and straight-cylindrical shank make it a practical choice for general-purpose finishing where close tolerances and surface quality are the primary objectives. It mounts directly into a standard toolholder accepting a 10 mm straight shank. The single-end, right-hand cutting geometry is consistent with right-hand spindle rotation on standard vertical and horizontal machining centers. It is not center-cutting and is not intended for plunge entry.

Key Features

• 7-flute super close pitch design supports fine surface finishes on ferrous and exotic alloys
• ALtima Blaze PVD coating provides thermal resistance and wear protection in steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium
• 0.5 mm corner radius reduces stress concentration at the cutting edge and extends tool life in finish milling
• 38-degree medium helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation during finishing passes
• Solid carbide construction delivers rigidity and dimensional stability over repeated cuts
• Straight-cylindrical shank fits standard toolholders accepting 10 mm shanks

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 10 mm straight-shank toolholders. Primary workpiece materials are steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium, consistent with M.A. FORD Series 180 application guidelines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Secure the shank fully within a clean, undamaged toolholder collet or end mill holder before torquing to the holder manufacturer's specification. Ensure spindle rotation is set to right-hand before engaging the cut. This tool is not center-cutting and must not be used for plunge drilling or axial ramping without confirming the entry path clears the non-cutting center geometry.