M.a. Ford. 18050006B Corner Radius End Mill 1/2 in 7 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 18050006B is a 7-flute solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for high-performance finishing operations in demanding materials. Built to Series 180 specifications, it features an ALtima Blaze PVD coating and a 0.06-inch corner radius that protects the cutting edge and produces a smooth, consistent radius at the base of machined features. The tool carries a 1/2-inch mill diameter, a 5/8-inch length of cut, and a 3-inch overall length. A super-close pitch and right-hand spiral flute geometry support chip evacuation in tight finishing passes. This end mill is suited to machinists and toolroom operators running high-RPM finishing programs on CNC machining centers.

This end mill is intended for finishing applications in steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium. The stub-length, straight-cylindrical shank design fits standard toolholders and minimizes overhang for improved rigidity. The 7-flute, super-close pitch configuration is optimized for light chip loads at elevated surface speeds, making it a practical choice for finish profiling, contouring, and floor-blending operations where surface finish and dimensional accuracy are critical.

Key Features

• 0.06-inch corner radius for edge protection and consistent fillet geometry at part features
• 7-flute super-close pitch design engineered for finishing passes at high surface speeds
• ALtima Blaze PVD coating provides heat and wear resistance in steel, stainless, superalloys, and titanium
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and dimensional stability under cutting loads
• Right-hand cut, right-hand spiral flute direction for standard CNC spindle compatibility
• Straight-cylindrical shank compatible with standard collet and hydraulic toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard toolholders on CNC machining centers. Primary workpiece materials include steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium (material codes P, M, S).

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe state before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into a clean, undamaged collet or toolholder and torque to the toolholder manufacturer's specification. Confirm runout with a dial indicator before beginning a production cut, as excessive runout on a 7-flute close-pitch tool will accelerate edge wear and degrade surface finish.