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Small silver carbide end mill with rounded ball nose and four spiral flutes

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford 14009840 Tuffcut Gp 4 Flute Ball Nose End Mill 2.5mm pneumatic accessory

SKU CH-CX4B-P6VB3

A four-flute ball-nose end mill with a 2.5 mm diameter for precision contour milling

  • 4-flute design enables smooth contour cutting
  • 5 mm diameter suits detailed milling work
  • Ball nose geometry creates rounded profiles
  • TuffCut GP series built for general-purpose use
  • New condition ensures full cutting performance

M.A. Ford 14009840 end mill

The M.A. Ford 14009840 Tuffcut Gp is a 2.5mm ball nose end mill with four flutes. It is designed for milling contoured surfaces and complex profiles in a workshop or production environment. Machinists and fabricators select this cutter for precision profiling tasks. The tool is supplied new and ready for immediate use.

Cutting thermals and tool load

Heat generated during cutting depends on the workpiece material, spindle speed and feed rate chosen by the operator. Proper coolant or air blast management controls temperature at the cutting zone. The four-flute geometry distributes chip load evenly across the cutting edges. Power draw is determined by the machine tool and the selected cutting parameters.

Build integration and clearance

The 2.5mm diameter suits detail work and tight internal radii where larger tools cannot reach. A compatible tool holder with the correct shank size is required for secure clamping. The ball nose profile frees the programmer from lead-in constraints on 3D surfaces. Operators must observe California Proposition 65 warnings for chemical exposure.

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Price $17.99
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Brand nameM.A. FORD

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5 mm Tuffcut GP end mill in my pneumatic tool holder without damaging the shank?

Clean the collet and shank, insert the 2.5 mm shank fully, and tighten the collet evenly; the step most people skip is verifying zero run-out before starting the spindle.

What maintenance or replacement will the 14009840 ball-nose cutter need after extended use?

The four-flute carbide edges will dull first; plan to re-grind or replace the cutter when flank wear reaches the threshold for your surface-finish tolerance.

What limit appears first on the 2.5 mm Tuffcut GP during sustained high-feed milling?

Heat buildup in the small-diameter cutting zone typically limits tool life before flute chipping or shank deflection becomes critical.

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