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Small silver cylindrical cutting tool with rounded tip

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford 15601960A 0.50 mm Ball Nose End Mill

SKU CH-K6BT-H4MC4

A 0.50 mm diameter, two-flute ball nose end mill for precision contouring and finishing cuts

  • Product typeCutting Tools
  • Precision micro-machining with 0.50 mm ball nose
  • TuffCut DM coating extends tool life
  • Two-flute design clears chips efficiently
  • New condition ensures full cutting performance
  • California Proposition 65 compliance disclosed

Precision Micro-Milling Tool

The M.A. Ford 15601960A is a 0.50 mm diameter ball nose end mill with two flutes. It is designed for precision contouring and finishing operations in hardened materials. The solid carbide construction provides rigidity at this small scale. Machinists and toolmakers use it for detailed 3D profiling work.

Replaces Larger Roughing Tools

This cutter replaces larger roughing end mills when a finer surface finish or tighter corner radius is required. The jump is worth it when the feature size approaches the tool diameter or when hand-polishing time must be reduced. It is not suited for heavy material removal or high feed-rate roughing passes. Buyers needing rapid stock removal should select a coarse-pitch rougher instead.

Carbide Brittleness Limits

The solid carbide substrate offers high wear resistance but is brittle under shock or vibration. Rigid machine tools and precise work holding are essential to prevent chipping. The tool has no internal coolant channels, limiting heat evacuation in deep cavities. Users without high-spindle-speed capability or flood coolant may struggle to achieve optimal tool life.

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Price $48.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 1,271 comparable items (median $40.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameM.A. FORD
Product typeCutting Tools

Questions about this item

What shank diameter does the 0.50 mm ball nose end mill need for my collet?

The cutter has a 0.50 mm cutting diameter; match the collet to the shank size marked on the tool holder.

How do I install the 15601960A end mill without snapping the 0.50 mm flute?

Tighten the collet evenly, keep run-out low, and avoid over-tightening the drawbar on such a small tool.

When should I replace the 2-flute ball nose cutter?

Swap it when flank wear reaches the supplier limit or the 0.50 mm radius no longer holds tolerance.

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