Addition to the TuffCut 3D Family

The M.A. Ford TuffCut 3D XFO and XFO-AL series tangential radius form allows for high accuracy finishing of large drafted/radiused surfaces and blended fillets with one tool.

"The series design enables machining with a large stepover during finishing and semi-finishing operations with high accuracy and efficiency," said a company spokesperson. "With their tight tolerances and wide range of material suitability, this tool is best suited in the aerospace, medical, motorsport and die/mold industries.

The XFO series has 4-6 flutes, with metric sizes from 6 mm to 12 mm. It is coated with ALtima Q, which allows for optimal heat and wear resistance for increased tool life. The progressive helix and rake angles allow for smooth, vibration-free finishing along with enhanced edge preparation for strength and stability. The XFO's material focus is in stainless steels, titanium and high-temp alloys, which makes it suitable for aerospace components such as blisks and blades, medical components such as femoral implants and bone plates and in the die and mold industry in steels and hardened steels up to 50 HRC.

The XFO-AL series has 3-4 flutes, with metric sizes from 6 mm to 12 mm and is coated with Fordlube coating for increased wear resistance and lubricity. With the enhanced notch design, along with its high shear action, it is suited for aluminum machining.

"To get the maximum benefit from this tool, a 5-axis machine is most often required along with sophisticated CAM software capable of driving circle segment tooling," said the spokesperson.

For more information contact:

M.A. Ford

7737 Northwest Blvd.

Davenport, IA 52806

800-553-8024 / 563-391-6220

sales@maford.com

www.maford.com