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Sep 19, 2023

M.A. Ford adds to 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 will

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 will enable machining with a large stepover during finishing and semi-finishing operations with high accuracy and efficiency. With tight tolerances and wide range of material suitability, this tool is best used in the aerospace, medical, motorsport, and die/mold industry.

The XFO series has 4-to-6 flutes, with metric sizes from 6mm to 12mm. It’s coated with ALtima Q which allows for optimal heat and wear resistance for increased tool life. Its 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 stainless steels, titanium, and high-temp alloys which makes it suitable for aerospace components such as blisks and blades; in the medical field, femoral implants and bone plates; and in the die and mold industry, steels and hardened steels up to 50 HRC.

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

To get the max benefits from this tool, a 5-axis machine is most often required to effectively use this tool and sophisticated CAM software capable of driving circle segment tooling is required.