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Small silver carbide end mill, four flutes, ball nose tip, 1.5 mm diameter

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford 16505910 Tuffcut Gp 4 Flute Ball Nose End Mill 1.5Mm

SKU CH-RX3Q-42MJB

Four-flute ball nose end mill for contour milling, 1.5 mm diameter stub length

  • Four-flute design improves chip evacuation
  • 5 mm ball nose suits precise contouring
  • TuffCut GP coating extends tool life
  • Stub length increases rigidity in tight spaces
  • New condition ensures full factory performance

M.A. Ford 1.5 mm ball-nose end mill

This M.A. Ford 16505910 Tuffcut GP cutter is a four-flute ball-nose end mill with a 1.5 mm diameter. It is designed for profiling and contouring operations in a variety of workpiece materials. The stub-length geometry provides increased rigidity during machining. It is supplied new and ships directly from the manufacturer.

Suited for CNC profiling and contouring

This tool suits machinists running CNC mills who need a small-diameter ball profile for 3D contour work or finishing passes. The four-flute design supports higher feed rates in suitable materials. It is not intended for hand-held routing or drill-press use. Buyers needing a larger cutting diameter or a different flute count should select another tool.

1.5 mm cutting diameter decides fit

The 1.5 mm ball-nose diameter is the critical dimension that determines whether this cutter matches the required feature size and tool-path radius. Verify this diameter against your CAM programme and workpiece geometry before ordering. Orders of $75 or more qualify for free shipping from the manufacturer. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to this product.

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Price $18.99
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Brand nameM.A. FORD

Questions about this item

How quickly does the 1.5 mm ball nose diameter wear when cutting hardened steel?

The 1.5 mm ball nose on the M.A. Ford 16505910 Tuffcut GP is a solid-carbide stub-length tool; its small diameter and short flute length concentrate cutting forces, so flank wear becomes the first limit under sustained high-feed passes in hardened material.

How much heat and vibration does the 4-flute stub design generate during a full production shift?

Four flutes on a 1.5 mm stub tool produce high chip loads per revolution, so sustained slotting builds heat rapidly and the short overhang transmits vibration to the spindle; flood coolant and rigid holders are standard practice to manage both.

What shank size and holder type does the 16505910 require to run true?

The end mill is manufactured with a standard fractional shank matching its 1.5 mm cutting diameter, so it needs a precision ER collet or shrink-fit holder in that exact shank size to maintain run-out within microns.

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