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Small silver cylindrical end mill with ball nose tip

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford Tuffcut DM 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill 1.0mm

SKU CH-03C6-PPN11

A 1.0 mm two-flute ball nose end mill with necked reach for contoured milling

  • Product typeCutting Tools
  • Two-flute ball nose enables smooth contour milling
  • 0 mm diameter suits fine-detail work
  • Necked shank provides extended reach in cavities
  • TuffCut DM coating improves wear resistance
  • California Proposition 65 warning indicates regulated substances

Product Identity

The M.A. Ford Tuffcut DM is a 1.0 mm diameter, two-flute ball-nose end mill with a necked shank. It is manufactured for precision contouring and finishing operations in a workshop or light-production environment.

Upgrade Path

The tool replaces worn or lower-precision ball-nose cutters when tighter radius control is required on small features. The jump is justified when an existing cutter leaves visible step marks or cannot reach the depth needed for the part geometry.

Sustained Operation

The necked design improves chip evacuation during longer passes in deep cavities. Carbide construction maintains edge geometry under continuous cutting forces, reducing the frequency of tool changes during extended machining cycles.

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameM.A. FORD
Product typeCutting Tools

Questions about this item

What shank diameter does the 1.0 mm necked end mill require in the tool holder?

The tool has a 1.0 mm cutting diameter; select a collet or holder that matches the shank size specified for the 156M0100N12A model.

Which step is most often missed when installing this ball nose end mill in a CNC spindle?

Tighten the collet to the manufacturer torque value and verify run-out before cutting; skipping the run-out check causes premature wear.

When should the 2 flute ball nose cutter be replaced during regular use?

Replace the end mill when flank wear reaches the limit for your material or when the ball radius no longer holds tolerance.

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