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M.A. FORD

Where high performance is the standard®

For over 100 years, M.A. Ford® has been at the cutting edge of tooling design and manufacturing and has developed an enviable global reputation for performance and precision in advanced solid carbide tooling, serving over 60 countries worldwide.

Our innovative cutting geometries, materials and coating technologies are providing effective manufacturing solutions to an expanding and increasingly diverse range of industries from agriculture and construction to aerospace, power generation and automotive, to name but a few.

For special or unique applications that require more than standard tooling, M.A. Ford® Custom Tooling Division can design a unique solution for your specific application, creating the best possible solution for your manufacturing requirements. The Custom Tool Division is part of our ongoing strategic focus on being the Best Value Tooling Partner in Innovation for Today’s Industries.

End Mills

M.A. Ford® TuffCut® End Mills perform better and last significantly longer than competitive products, minimizing process downtime and maximizing productivity and cost efficiency. Included in our product line are high performance end mills developed for specific applications such as stainless steels and high temperature alloys, hardened steel, titanium, composite material, aluminum and softer alloys. As well as general purpose end mills that perform well in a broad range of materials. 

Drills

M.A. Ford® drills are designed for maximum flexibility and performance when drilling a wide variety of materials, ranging from soft, non-ferrous materials to hardened steels. M.A. Ford® drills range from high performance to general purpose available in a wide range of styles, sizes, lengths and coatings. Choose from single margin and double margin drills, coolant fed and solid options. Pre-drilling and follow-up operations can often be eliminated because of the quality and performance of M.A. Ford® drills.

Reamers

Available in a wide range of styles, sizes, lengths and coatings. In applications that require high-precision hole finishes, or tighter diameter control, M.A. Ford® True Size® Reamers can be used with confidence. Solid Carbide Reamers are available in a wide range of sizes for virtually all materials, including cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel, exotic alloys, plastics and other non-ferrous materials.

Countersinks

M.A.Ford® provides one of the most complete lines of high-speed steel and carbide countersinks. Tools are available in a variety of flute designs for countersinking virtually any material by machine or by hand. Heat treated countersinks deliver increased productivity and tool life.