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M.A. Ford Tuffcut GP 4-flute ball nose end mill 3/32 silver finish

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford 14009370C Tuffcut GP 4 Flute Ball Nose End Mill 3/32 pneumatic accessory

SKU CH-BJXV-2V1XJ

A four-flute ball-nose end mill in 3/32 size for precision milling tasks

  • 4-flute design enables smoother cuts in tough materials
  • Ball nose geometry produces clean 3D contours and radii
  • TuffCut GP coating extends tool life under heavy use
  • 3/32 inch diameter suits precision milling tasks
  • New condition guarantees full factory performance out of the box

Precision ball-nose milling cutter

The M.A. Ford 14009370C Tuffcut GP is a four-flute ball nose end mill with a 3/32 cutting diameter. It is designed for general-purpose contouring, profiling and finishing in a variety of materials. Machinists and maintenance technicians use it on CNC mills or pneumatic spindles where a small-radius tool is required.

Carbide construction manages heat and vibration

The solid carbide body resists deflection and dissipates heat during extended cuts. Four flutes provide a stable engagement that reduces chatter at higher feed rates. This geometry lowers the cutting forces transmitted to the spindle bearings, helping to maintain consistent surface finish without excessive power draw.

Replaces worn two-flute or HSS ball mills

Shops upgrading from high-speed steel or two-flute tools gain longer edge life and faster material removal in steels and alloys. The step is worthwhile when cycle time and tool-change frequency matter. It is not suited for heavy roughing passes or non-ferrous applications that demand specialised chip-breaker geometries.

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Price $18.99
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Brand nameM.A. FORD

Questions about this item

How is the 3/32 Tuffcut GP end mill installed in a collet, and what step is often missed?

Insert the shank fully into a matching 3/32 collet, tighten the collet nut to the toolholder torque spec, and verify run-out before cutting; the step most often missed is checking run-out after tightening.

What maintenance or replacement will the 4-flute ball nose cutter need during its life?

The solid carbide flutes cannot be sharpened in-house; when the ball nose radius wears or chips, replace the entire 14009370C end mill.

What limit appears first when the 14009370C runs continuously in steel?

Heat buildup at the ball nose tip degrades the carbide edge fastest, so tool life is limited by thermal wear rather than flute clogging.

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