M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford 15023620A Tuffcut GP 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill 6.0mm pneumatic accessory
A 6.0 mm two-flute ball-nose end mill for contour milling in pneumatic tools
- 2-flute ball nose mills curved profiles accurately
- 0 mm diameter suits many milling tasks
- Tuffcut GP line built for general-purpose work
- California Prop 65 warning lists cancer risk
- California Prop 65 warning lists reproductive-harm risk
Application Focus
This M.A. Ford Tuffcut GP end mill is a 6.0 mm diameter ball nose cutter with two flutes, designed for general-purpose milling in a range of materials. It suits machinists and fabricators who need a reliable tool for contouring, profiling, and finishing operations on CNC or manual milling machines.
User Suitability
The tool fits users performing standard roughing and finishing passes where a two-flute geometry provides adequate chip clearance. It is not intended for high-volume production runs requiring specialised coatings or substrate grades, nor for buyers who need a shank diameter or overall length that differs from the standard configuration for this model.
Critical Specification
The decisive specification is the 6.0 mm cutting diameter combined with the ball nose profile, which determines the minimum radius and contour fidelity achievable in a single pass. Verify that your machine holder and programmed toolpaths match this diameter before purchase.
Highlights
- 2-flute ball nose mills curved profiles accurately
- 0 mm diameter suits many milling tasks
- Tuffcut GP line built for general-purpose work
- California Prop 65 warning lists cancer risk
- California Prop 65 warning lists reproductive-harm risk
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the 6.0 mm shank into my pneumatic die grinder?
Insert the shank fully into the collet, tighten the collet nut securely with the supplied wrench, and verify the ball nose runs true before starting the tool.
When should I replace the 2 flute ball nose cutter?
Replace the cutter when the flutes show visible wear, the ball nose radius is no longer sharp, or the tool produces a poor surface finish on the workpiece.
What is the first limitation I will hit during a long cutting pass?
Heat buildup in the cutting zone will limit sustained feed rates before the tool itself reaches a wear limit.
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