M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford TuffCut DM 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill Necked 4.0 mm
A 4.0 mm two-flute ball nose end mill with a necked design for deep milling operations
- TypeCutting Tools
- 0 mm diameter for precise contouring
- Two-flute design clears chips efficiently
- Necked profile reaches deep cavities
- 156 series built for hardened materials
- California Prop 65 warning included
Cutting Tool for Machining
This M.A. Ford TuffCut DM end mill is a two-flute ball nose cutter with a necked design and a 4.0 mm diameter. It is intended for milling operations that require contouring, profiling or finishing in a range of workpiece materials. The tool suits machinists and fabrication shops needing a solid carbide cutter for precision work.
Upgrade from General-Purpose Cutters
The necked geometry provides additional reach for deep cavities or steep walls where a standard flute length would interfere. Switching to this tool is worthwhile when clearance constraints prevent a shorter cutter from reaching the feature, or when improved surface finish in contoured cuts is required. It replaces shorter-reach ball nose mills in those specific setups.
Capacity and Headroom in Use
The 4.0 mm diameter determines the minimum internal radius that can be machined and the stepover achievable in finishing passes. It handles contouring and light roughing in pockets up to its effective neck length, but runs out when material removal rates demand larger diameters or when the machine spindle cannot maintain rigidity at the required speeds. Buyers needing larger radii or higher feed volumes must select a different cutter.
Highlights
- 0 mm diameter for precise contouring
- Two-flute design clears chips efficiently
- Necked profile reaches deep cavities
- 156 series built for hardened materials
- California Prop 65 warning included
Specifications
| Brand | M.A. FORD |
|---|---|
| Type | Cutting Tools |
Questions about this item
What shank diameter does the 4.0 mm necked end mill need for the tool holder?
The cutter uses a 4.0 mm cutting diameter; match the holder to the shank size shown on the tool drawing.
Which step is most often missed when installing the 2-flute ball nose cutter in a CNC machine?
Operators frequently forget to verify the neck clearance before setting the Z-zero reference point.
When should the 156M0400N25A end mill be replaced during production runs?
Replace the tool when flank wear reaches the manufacturer’s limit or when surface finish on the 4.0 mm radius degrades.
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