April 2023 Newsletter

M.A. Ford® TuffCut® X-AL 138 Series

The M.A. Ford® TuffCut® X-AL 138 series is a multifaceted 3 Flute end mill designed for extreme high speed machining of aluminum and non-ferrous metals. The 138 series 3 flute geometry promotes exceptionally smooth cutting action and has over 500 combinations of diameters, length of cut and coatings.

Benefits and Features:

• Solid carbide
• Uncoated or with Fordlube coating
• Center cutting
• Stub, standard and long flute lengths
• Neck relief option
• Square end or corner radius options
• 36° Helix angle
• For roughing and finishing applications
• Gem+ Coating or other coatings available upon request

Welcome to M.A. Ford®

M.A. Ford recently added rep agency GP Connections Inc. Located in the province of Ontario, Canada, GP Connections Inc. is headed by President Gordon Paquette. They have more than 25-years experience in manufacturing and have an extensive understanding of the supply-chain.

They can be contacted by phone at

519-788-0621 or by email: gordon@gpconnections.com.

Please join us in welcoming this new rep agency and reps to the M.A. Ford family!

Fastenal Show

M.A. Ford® attended the Fastenal Expo in Kissimmee, FL on April 11 - 12.

Jim Ellis, M.A. Ford® Director of Sales talking with the crowd.

Upcoming Show

Eastec Eastern States Exposition- May 16 - 18, 2023 in West Springfield, MA. Stop by and see us at booth# 5663.

Pictured Left to Right: Judy Brauer, M.A. Ford® Manager - Global Marketing and National Accounts; Jim Ellis, M.A. Ford® Director of Sales.

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