M.a. Ford 27818702B Corner Radius End Mill Head 5 Flute

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 27818702B is a solid carbide corner radius end mill head designed for high-performance milling applications. With 5 helical flutes and a right-hand cutting direction, this replaceable head delivers consistent material removal and smooth corner profiles on ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. The variable index geometry helps reduce harmonic vibration during cutting passes. At 2 inches in length with a 0.31-inch height and 0.31-inch width profile, it is compact and well-suited for precision work in tight setups. It weighs approximately 0.1 pounds and is sold as a single unit.

This end mill head is intended for use in machining environments where a replaceable-head system is employed, eliminating the need to replace an entire end mill assembly. It fits operations in job shops, production machining, and toolroom settings. The corner radius end type reduces stress concentrations at the cutting edge, making it appropriate for finishing passes and semi-finishing on molds, dies, and general machined components. Licensed machinists and CNC programmers working with compatible toolholding systems are the primary installers.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• 5 helical flutes for efficient chip evacuation and smooth surface finish
• Right-hand cutting direction with variable index geometry to reduce vibration
• Corner radius end type minimizes edge chipping and stress concentration
• Replaceable head design reduces tooling cost compared to full solid end mills

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement-style corner radius end mill head compatible with toolholding systems that accept this head form factor. No specific compatible holder model numbers were provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the toolholder manufacturer's torque and seating procedures for replaceable head systems. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before changing cutting heads. Inspect the mating surfaces of the toolholder for debris or damage prior to seating the head. Follow all applicable shop safety protocols and machine tool manufacturer guidelines during tool changes.