M.a. Ford 18050018B Corner Radius End Mill 1/2in 7 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 18050018B is a single-end corner radius end mill designed for high-performance finishing operations in ferrous and hard materials. Built from solid carbide with a 7-flute, super close pitch configuration and a 38-degree helix angle, it delivers smooth finishes and efficient chip evacuation at elevated feed rates. The 1/2 inch mill diameter pairs with a 1/8 inch corner radius that carries a tight tolerance of plus 0.00200 to minus 0.00200 inches. An ALtima Blaze PVD coating extends tool life when cutting steel, stainless steel, and superalloys including titanium. This tool is installed and run by machinists and CNC tooling professionals working in job shop and production environments.

The 18050018B is suited for finishing passes in mold and die, aerospace, and precision machining applications where corner integrity and surface finish are critical. Its 1-1/4 inch length of cut and 3 inch overall length fit standard toolholder setups for vertical and horizontal machining centers. The right-hand flute direction and right-hand cutting geometry are standard for most CNC milling programs targeting steel, stainless steel, and superalloy workpieces. The straight-cylindrical shank is compatible with a wide range of collet and end mill toolholders.

Key Features

• 7-flute super close pitch geometry optimized for finishing in steel and stainless steel
• ALtima Blaze PVD coating for extended tool life in abrasive and high-temp alloys
• 38-degree helix angle balances cutting forces and surface finish quality
• 1/8 inch corner radius with tight tolerance of plus or minus 0.00200 inches
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and dimensional consistency
• Single-end, straight-cylindrical shank compatible with standard toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard toolholders accepting a 1/2 inch straight-cylindrical shank. Primary workpiece materials are steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium, corresponding to material codes P, M, and S. Part of M.A. FORD Series 180.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Secure the shank fully into the toolholder collet to the recommended engagement depth before tightening; inadequate engagement increases runout and reduces tool life. Verify spindle direction is set to right-hand rotation before cutting. This tool is not centercutting and should not be used for direct plunge entry.