M.a. Ford. 18062516B Corner Radius End Mill 5/8 in 7 Fl

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 18062516B is a solid carbide corner radius end mill engineered for finishing operations in demanding materials. It features a 5/8-inch cutting diameter, a 0.06-inch corner radius, and 7 flutes in a super close pitch configuration. The ALtima Blaze PVD coating provides heat resistance and wear protection suited to high-hardness workpiece materials. Overall length is 3.5 inches, with a 1.25-inch length of cut and a 5/8-inch straight cylindrical shank. It is a single-end, right-hand cut tool with a medium helix spiral flute design, intended for use in CNC machining centers with compatible toolholders.

This end mill is designed for finishing cuts in steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium. The super close pitch and 7-flute geometry support fine surface finishes and reduced chatter at moderate chip loads. It is well suited for production environments where material hardness and work-hardening are primary concerns. The short length type and 1.25-inch reach make it appropriate for shallow-to-medium-depth pocket and profile finishing. It mounts in standard straight-bore toolholders common in horizontal and vertical machining centers.

Key Features

• 0.06-inch corner radius reduces stress concentration and extends tool life on finishing passes
• 7-flute super close pitch geometry supports high feed rates with fine surface finish
• ALtima Blaze PVD coating provides oxidation and wear resistance in high-temperature cutting conditions
• Solid carbide construction delivers rigidity and dimensional stability in hard and abrasive materials
• Right-hand cut, right-hand spiral flute with medium helix angle for efficient chip evacuation
• Non-centercutting single-end design — intended for side milling, profiling, and finishing, not plunge cutting

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard straight-bore cylindrical toolholders. Primary workpiece materials are steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium (material codes P, M, S). Part of M.A. FORD. Series 180.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool change sequence is complete before handling or installing the cutter. Seat the shank fully in the toolholder and torque the retention mechanism per the toolholder manufacturer specification. This tool is non-centercutting — do not program plunge moves directly into the workpiece surface.