M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford 15603942A Tuffcut DM 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill 1.0mm
A 1.0 mm two-flute ball-nose end mill for precision milling operations
- TypeCutting Tools
- 2-flute ball nose gives smooth 3D contours
- 0 mm diameter suits fine detail work
- Necked shank reaches deep cavities easily
- TuffCut DM coating resists wear in abrasive materials
- California Prop 65 warning lists cancer and reproductive risks
Product identity
The M.A. Ford 15603942A Tuffcut DM is a 1.0 mm two-flute ball nose end mill with a necked design. It is intended for machinists and fabricators who need a small-diameter carbide tool for contouring and finishing operations in a variety of materials.
Thermals noise power
As a solid carbide cutting tool, this end mill generates no operational noise and draws no electrical power. Heat produced during machining depends entirely on the machine spindle speed, feed rate, coolant use and workpiece material rather than on the tool itself.
Deciding specification
The 1.0 mm cutting diameter is the single figure that determines whether this cutter matches the required feature size. Buyers needing a larger or smaller radius must select a different diameter because this model is fixed at 1.0 mm.
Highlights
- 2-flute ball nose gives smooth 3D contours
- 0 mm diameter suits fine detail work
- Necked shank reaches deep cavities easily
- TuffCut DM coating resists wear in abrasive materials
- California Prop 65 warning lists cancer and reproductive risks
Specifications
| Brand | M.A. FORD |
|---|---|
| Type | Cutting Tools |
Questions about this item
How is the 1.0 mm necked end mill mounted in the holder, and what step is often missed?
Clamp the shank fully into a precision collet or shrink-fit holder, then verify run-out before cutting — skipping the run-out check is the common error.
What replacement will this 15603942A tool need after extended use?
The solid-carbide ball nose wears at the tip and flutes; once the radius deviates or edge chipping appears, the entire cutter must be replaced.
What limit appears first when this 2-flute cutter runs continuously in hard material?
Heat buildup at the 1.0 mm ball nose causes rapid flank wear and possible coating failure, forcing a feed reduction or tool change.
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