MA Ford Mfg Co

Join our Team! At M.A. Ford®, our employees receive a range of healthcare, retirement, and other benefits alongside competitive rates of pay and inclusion in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a consistently growing and developing business, we’re always looking to take on new people to work in a range of manufacturing roles. So, if you’re looking for a change or a fresh challenge, plus a career with benefits check out our careers page: bit.ly/3wExpoh

FHFP high feed end mills cut fast and deep. High metal removal rate, increased strength and extended tool life are key features of our high feed FHFP end mill range, which are ideal for 3D roughing and slotting applications. Available in both 4 and 5 flute options, with our advanced ALtima®Q coating, and central through-coolant, the FHFP is offered in metric sizes from 6mm to 16mm and with a choice of three necked lengths of 3xD, 5xD, and 8xD. Download our brochure: bit.ly/3vm1NrJ or view the range online: bit.ly/3vfrOZt

HP product training at M.A. Ford® A mix of machining demonstrations, lectures and technical presentations formed key elements of our latest high performance product training session for distributor partners and manufacturer reps, which took place at Davenport last week. The two day course covered our range of HP milling and drilling products, as well as the latest additions to the product line up to ensure everyone was kept up to date with the most recent information and product details. All M.A. Ford® training programs are focused on smaller groups for greater one-to-one engagement, improved communication, and Q&A involvement. So, if you or other members of your organization want to book a training session with us, please contact your local M.A. Ford® representative. https://bit.ly/3SxpDbr

All New 334 Uncoated Variant The TuffCut® XR-AL’s, 334 Series most recent expansion includes uncoated variants, keeping a staggered chipbreaker and enhanced flute design for Xtreme roughing in Aluminum. This Aluminum rougher is capable of roughing with both dynamic and traditional roughing toolpaths, including ramping capabilities up to 30°. Now offered both with our Gem Plus (DLC) coating and a more economical uncoated variant. For more information contact your local MA Ford distributor. Or you can download our product brochure:  bit.ly/3TA2abd and view the series online: bit.ly/3XLcQX2 and bit.ly/47qVbXX #maford #highperformance #cuttingtools #madeinusa

Need help or support? - Call our ‘Tech Hotline’ From Monday through Friday between 7am and 5pm CST our technical team is available to help with queries on a range of technical topics including tool selection and advising on speeds & feeds to special tooling inquiries and supplying drawings & STEP files. The combined experience and technical knowledge of our team is extensive, covering a range of sectors and applications from general machining to ultra-precision aerospace and medical. So, when you need expert help, call our Tech Team on (563) 391-6220 #241 

Available for both Apple and Android devices, our machining App is an excellent resource for calculating accurate cutting data for high performance milling applications. Be sure to download today!

Get a career with benefits at M.A Ford® At M.A. Ford®, our employees receive a range of healthcare, retirement, and other benefits alongside competitive rates of pay and inclusion in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a consistently growing and developing business, we’re always looking to take on new people to work in a range of manufacturing roles. So, if you’re looking for a change or a fresh challenge, plus a career with benefits check out our careers page: bit.ly/3wExpoh

Meet our team – Mike Lawlor A mechanical engineering graduate from Iowa State University, Mike is based at Davenport where his technical knowledge and experience in manufacturing are used in tooling development and testing, as well as problem solving for customers. Mike is one of the more recent appointments to our R&D team, having joined us in the summer of 2020 as an Engineering Intern, before taking up his current role as Research & Development Engineer in May. In addition, Mike is involved in the testing of current tools in development, working closely with Product Development Manager, Derek Nading, and other members of our engineering team.

334 / 334N Series Expansion M.A. Ford is excited to introduce an expansion to our highly successful 334 series. This high performance, high volume aluminum rougher is now available with an uncoated AND a Gem+ (DLC) coated option. We have also expanded our neck relief variants (334N) with 3xD, 4xD, & 5xD reach capabilities to provide versatility in deep component features. Check out the full range here: 334: bit.ly/3XLcQX2 334N: bit.ly/47qVbXX Or download product brochure: bit.ly/3TA2abd #maford #highperformance #cuttingtools #madeinusa

M.A. Ford® Apprentice Program For over 40 years, our DOL approved apprenticeship program has helped us develop and grow by investing in the education and improvement of our employees. In addition to our adult apprenticeship program offering both 2 and 4-year programs, we work with area high schools that offer apprenticeship programs in the areas of CNC Machining and Engineering. Today we have over 20 employees working with us that went through the apprentice program. Three of whom are from the HS program. We currently have four employees enrolled in the program and four high school students. To qualify for an M.A. Ford apprenticeship, which can take up to 4 years to complete, at least one year’s service must first be completed with us. After that there’s 8000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom studies to complete, to ensure our apprentices are fully equipped to play a part in our future together. If you’re looking for your first move into manufacturing with an M.A. Ford® apprenticeship, or want a fresh challenge, talk to us, or visit our online careers page at bit.ly/3wExpoh. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.