M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford 13619680 Garden Statue 5.0Mm
A 5.0 mm diameter Tuffcut Al two-flute end mill finisher for aluminium cutting
- TypeCutting Tools
- M.A. Ford brand signals professional-grade tooling quality
- 0 mm diameter suits precise aluminium finishing work
- Two-flute geometry clears chips efficiently in non-ferrous metals
- TuffCut Al coating extends cutter life in abrasive alloys
- California Proposition 65 notice informs safe handling practices
Product Identity
The M.A. Ford 13619680 is a 5.0 mm diameter TuffCut Al two-flute end mill designed for finishing operations in aluminium. It suits machinists and fabricators who need a dedicated finisher for non-ferrous material removal. This cutting tool is not intended for roughing passes, steel alloys or high-feed milling strategies that demand heavier chip loads.
Thermals Noise Power
The tool runs cool during standard aluminium finishing because the two-flute geometry evacuates chips efficiently and reduces friction. Cutting noise stays low compared with roughing cutters, and spindle power draw remains modest on typical CNC routers or milling machines. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to chemicals present in the product.
Sustained Load Behaviour
Under continuous finishing cuts the end mill maintains consistent surface quality without rapid edge degradation in aluminium. The flute design resists built-up edge formation during long tool paths, preserving dimensional accuracy. It is not suited for interrupted cuts, heavy slotting or materials outside the aluminium range where flute count and coating would limit tool life.
Highlights
- M.A. Ford brand signals professional-grade tooling quality
- 0 mm diameter suits precise aluminium finishing work
- Two-flute geometry clears chips efficiently in non-ferrous metals
- TuffCut Al coating extends cutter life in abrasive alloys
- California Proposition 65 notice informs safe handling practices
Specifications
| Brand | M.A. FORD |
|---|---|
| Type | Cutting Tools |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 5.0 mm end mill in my CNC machine and what step is often missed?
Clamp the 5.0 mm shank in a collet or shrink-fit holder rated for the shank diameter, then verify run-out before cutting. The step most people skip is measuring run-out after tightening.
What maintenance or replacement will the 13619680 Tuffcut Al 2 Flute End Mill Finisher need later?
The carbide flutes dull with use; plan to re-sharpen or replace the tool when edge wear reaches the manufacturer's wear land limit for aluminium finishing.
What limit appears first on the 5.0 mm finisher during sustained aluminium milling?
Heat buildup at the cutting edges typically limits continuous feed rates before tool deflection becomes critical on this 5.0 mm diameter finisher.
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