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Silver 4-flute ball-nose end mill, 15/64 inch diameter, stub length

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford Tuffcut GP 4 Flute Ball Nose End Mill Stub 15/64 16523430

SKU CH-2KJA-H2H32

Four-flute ball-nose end mill with 15/64 stub length for contour milling

  • Four-flute geometry gives smoother cuts in tough materials
  • Ball-nose profile creates rounded contours and 3-D profiles
  • Stub length adds rigidity for reduced deflection
  • 15/64 inch diameter suits precise milling tasks
  • Prop 65 notice flags chemical hazard awareness

M.A. Ford Tuffcut GP Ball Nose End Mill

The M.A. Ford Tuffcut GP is a four-flute ball nose end mill with a stub length and a 15/64 cutting diameter. It is designed for general-purpose milling in a range of materials where a rounded profile is required. Machinists and fabricators use it for contouring, slotting and pocketing operations on manual or CNC equipment. The tool suits workshops that need a durable, ready-to-use cutter for everyday profiling tasks.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

Cutting temperature and sound level depend on the machine spindle, feed rate, depth of cut and workpiece material rather than on the tool alone. The stub length increases rigidity, which can reduce vibration and help maintain a stable cut when parameters are set correctly. Power draw is determined by the machine drive and the chosen machining strategy. No standalone thermal, acoustic or electrical figures apply to the cutter itself.

California Proposition 65 notice and supply note

The product carries a California Proposition 65 warning stating it contains a chemical known to the state to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Users should follow standard shop safety practices such as ventilation, dust collection and personal protective equipment. Orders valued at 75 or more qualify for free shipping from the manufacturer. The item ships directly from the manufacturer.

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Brand nameM.A. FORD

Questions about this item

How do I install the 15/64 Tuffcut GP end mill in my collet without runout?

Clean the shank and collet bore, insert the stub-length tool fully, and tighten the collet nut to the holder’s rated torque; the short flute length makes over-projection the common error.

When will the 4-flute ball nose need replacement?

Replace it when flank wear reaches the supplier’s regrind limit or when the ball radius no longer holds tolerance for your finish pass.

What limit appears first during a long profiling cut in hardened steel?

Heat buildup at the ball nose typically forces a feed reduction before the stub shank reaches its deflection limit.

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