June 2026 Newsletter

 
 
 

239 Series Tackles CFRP

Series 239 is engineered to meet the challenges of machining Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), a material used most often in aerospace manufacturing. While CFRP offers an unmatched combination of strength and firmness while being incredibly light weight it presents significant challenges during machining due to its unique structure and properties. The 239 Series tackles these challenges directly, providing precision, durability, and reliability in every cut.


Why CFRP Is So Difficult to Machine


  • Extreme Abrasiveness: Carbon fibers act like sandpaper, rapidly dulling standard carbide tools.
  • Delamination: Layered CFRP sheets can separate or fray under improper cutting forces.
  • Hazardous Dust: Fine, conductive dust poses health and equipment risks.
  • Low Thermal Conductivity: Poor heat dissipation can cause resin melting or burning.

239 Series Advantage

The 239 Series features a unique flute geometry with an up-cut design and fine chipbreakers. This configuration delivers exceptional surface quality, minimizes delamination, and extends tool life.

The GemX coating enhances performance further by providing outstanding abrasion resistance, ensuring consistent results even in the most challenging composite applications.


By combining optimized flute geometry, fine chipbreakers, and GemX coating technology, the 239 Series addresses these challenges head-on. The result is a tool that maintains sharpness longer and produces cleaner edges to ensures consistent dimensional accuracy—critical for aerospace-grade components.



Engineered for Aerospace Precision



Aerospace components demand tight tolerances and flawless finishes. The 239 Series efficient chip evacuation and up-cut design delivers great edge quality — all critical factors when machining advanced composites like CFRP.

Regrinds/ Reconditioning

Extend the life of your M.A. Ford® cutting tools with our factory reconditioning and recoating services.

Our tool reconditioning services are available for M.A. Ford® drills, end mills, and countersinks and include:


• Original coatings for optimal performance

• Factory specification regrinds

• Simplified pricing

• No minimum order quantity



M.A. Ford® quality workmanship will keep your tooling performing at its best!

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