M.a. Ford. 27918710B Ball End Mill 3/16 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 27918710B is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for high-performance milling in demanding machining applications. With a 3/16-inch cutting diameter and a 5/8-inch length of cut, this single-end mill delivers precise ball-nose profiling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The ALtima Blaze coating provides elevated heat resistance and lubricity, extending tool life in high-speed finishing and semi-finishing passes. A four-flute configuration with a variable helix angle of 35 and 38 degrees and variable index reduces chatter and improves surface finish. This tool is suited for machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on CNC machining centers.

The 27918710B is built for use in production and job-shop CNC milling environments where tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes are required. Its 3/16-inch shank diameter matches the cutting diameter for direct collet or end mill holder mounting. The 2-inch overall length keeps the tool rigid and minimizes deflection during contour milling, 3D profiling, and slot finishing operations. The Series 279 designation identifies it within M.A. FORD.'s variable helix end mill line, which targets vibration reduction and improved chip evacuation across a range of materials.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in precision milling
• ALtima Blaze coating for enhanced heat resistance and extended tool life
• Variable helix angles of 35 and 38 degrees reduce harmonic vibration and chatter
• Variable index design further suppresses chatter for improved surface finish
• Four-flute spiral configuration supports efficient chip evacuation
• Ball nose geometry enables 3D contouring and profiling cuts

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-shank ball end mill compatible with collet chucks, shrink-fit holders, and end mill holders sized for 3/16-inch shank tooling on CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the holder to the recommended gauge line and torque the retention mechanism per the holder manufacturer specifications. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a production run.