Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Carbide Burs And Grinding Tools

M.A. Ford manufactures a complete line of Solid Carbide Burs and Diamond-Pattern Grinding Tools for a broad range of materials, applications and finishes. Grinding Tools are designed for precision grinding and profiling, especially in hardened steels, up to 65 Rc. Precise tolerances on tool diameter, runout and flute concentricity, allow machining tolerances within .0002-inches. Carbide Burs are available in three different cuts Standard, Fine and Shear to provide a range of finishes on ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials. Alternate Diamond Grind Burs are available with left-hand flutes added to help break up chips. These burs are available in Standard and Fine Cut versions. The following shapes are available:

Types Of Cuts and Recommended Applications

Following are general guidelines for selecting the correct bur based upon material being machined and finish desired. Standard A general-purpose right-hand flute style is recommended when rapid stock removal and good workpiece finish are the parameters.

Recommended Materials Annealed Steels and Easily Machined Alloys. Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper Carbon, Fiberglass, Hard Rubber, Masonite, Plastic Titanium, Hardened steel, Stainless Steel, Cast iron Fine A general-purpose right hand flute style designed for producing higher quality finishes, when removing less stock with more operator control.

Cylindrical Flat End Cylindrical Flat End With End Cut Cylindrical Radius End Spherical Elliptical Tree Shape Radius End Tree Shape Pointed End Conical and Conical Radius End Flame Back Taper Angle Tool

Speeds and Feeds

Recommended Materials Hardened Steels Stainless Steels

The M.A. Ford product family includes Burs and Grinding Tools that are used in virtually every manufacturing environment. Like all M.A. Ford tools, experienced machinists in dedicated manufacturing cells make our Burs and Grinding Tools to world-class standards.

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Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Shear A Right-Hand flute style bur is
recommended for rapid stock removal on softer, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials. Carbide burs should typically be operated between 1,500 and 3,000 SFM (surface-feet-per-minute). For burs ranging in size from 3/16-inch to 3/8-inch diameter, a 30,000 RPM grinder is recommended. A 22,000-RPM grinder will work effectively with burs ranging in size from 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch in diameter. Solid carbide burs that are 1/8-inch diameter or less, can typically be run at speeds up to 75,000 RPM. However, these are general speed recommendations that may need to be adjusted. For application questions, call 1-800-553-8024.

Recommended Materials Aluminum, Magnesium and Zinc Alloys. Plastic Hard Rubber Wood

Alternate Diamond Grind M.A. Ford Carbide Burs are available in a Standard Alternate Diamond and Fine Alternate Diamond style. An alternate diamond grind has left hand fluting added to standard or fine cut fluting. This additional fluting helps break up chips when working steel weldments or other materials that can produce small or sliver-type chips. A slight left hand cutting action typically provides the operator more control of the bur and grinder.
Standard Alternate Diamond

Fine Alternate Diamond (optional)

\ Recommended materials and application for the Alternate Diamond Grind burs are as indicated in Bur Application Chart.

Standard and Fine Diamond (optional)

A diamond grind is left hand fluting, added to standard or fine cut burs. Like an alternate diamond grind, a diamond grind will also break up bothersome chips into an almost granular powder. More precise deburring is possible because of a more balanced left and right hand cutting action. The most rapid penetration achieved with a carbide bur is with a diamond grind. A diamond grind will, however, reduce tool life. Recommended for ferrous and stainless steel materials.

Alternate Diamond Grind Left hand fluting 40% of right hand fluting. Diamond Grind Left hand fluting 80% of right hand fluting.

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197 Carbide Drills

Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills Carbide Boring Tools Carbide Reamers Carbide/HSS Countersinks High Performance Drills

Application Data

To prevent overheating and possible damage to the tool, the steel shank on a carbide bur should not be allowed to contact the workpiece. To minimize wear, the tool should periodically be dipped in cutting fluid or lubricant, especially when removing a large amount of stock material.

Excessive Force

Heat Form Rubbing Shank

Dull Tool

Improper Location In Collet

Worn Spindle Bearings

Bent Shank

Unstable Control of Process

M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220

Always use safety glasses when using these tools.

Use a Coarser Bur

Working in Soft Material

Use Anti-Stick Agent

Faster RPM

Slower RPM

Lighter Cuts

Switch To Fine Cut

Dont Use Alternate/Diamond Grd.

Faster Feed

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Slower Feed

Cutting Abrasive Materials

For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

Lacking Rigid Setup

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. E indicates end cut, L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.

M.A. Ford fax: (800) 892 - 9522 or (563) 386 - 7660 www.maford.com e-mail: sales@maford.com

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Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

Cylindrical Flat End/End Cut SERIES 41,41E Miniature Series 69, 70, 72, and 74

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Carbide Drills

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Cylindrical Radius End SERIES 42 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72 and 74

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Burs/Grinding Tools

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. L6 indicates 6 long shank. L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Order from M.A. Fords High Performance End Mill section and immediately increase productivity. (pg. 131-155)

Custom Tools

ISO 9001 Company

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.
M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220 For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

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Spherical SERIES 43 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72 and 74

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.

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Custom Tools

American Made

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. L6 indicates 6 long shank. L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Elliptical SERIES 44 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72 and 74

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. L6 indicates 6 long shank. L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Custom Tools

ISO 9001 Company

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.
M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220 For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

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Tree Shape Radius End SERIES 45 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72 and 74

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. L6 indicates 6 long shank, L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.

M.A. Ford fax: (800) 892 - 9522 or (563) 386 - 7660 www.maford.com e-mail: sales@maford.com

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Custom Tools

American Made

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Not sure what you need? Call 800-553-8024 for technical application support.

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Tree Shape - Pointed End SERIES 46 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72 and 74

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. L6 indicates 6 long shank, L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Custom Tools

ISO 9001 Company

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.
M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220 For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

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Conical Radius End SERIES 48 Miniature Series 69, 72 and 74

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. L6 indicates 6 long shank, L3 indicates 3 length overall. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.

M.A. Ford fax: (800) 892 - 9522 or (563) 386 - 7660 www.maford.com e-mail: sales@maford.com

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Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

Conical SERIES 47 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72 and 74

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Flame SERIES 49 Miniature Series 72 and 74

High Performance End Mills

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

Back Taper SERIES 50 Miniature Series 69, 70, 72, and 74

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank, except miniature burs. Miniature bur series 69, 70 and 72 available as standard, with 3mm shank. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. E indicates end cut, L6 indicates 6 long shank, L3 indicates 3 length overall. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

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M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220 For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

L6 series carbide burs replaces L8.

Burs available as standard, with 6mm shank. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.

M.A. Ford fax: (800) 892 - 9522 or (563) 386 - 7660 www.maford.com e-mail: sales@maford.com

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Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

L6 Carbide Burs 6 Long Shank SERIES 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, and 49

Carbide Boring Tools

SERIES 69 burs available as standard, with 3mm shank. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

Miniature Carbide Bur 3" LOA

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Carbide Bur Sets SERIES 71
Carbide bur sets are offered in four popular sets. This is a convenient way to order several of the more common burs used in the tool and die trade.

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

Set one available with 6mm shank. Set two, three, and four available with 3mm shank. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Carbide Reamers

Set One
Carbide Boring Tools

Set Three

SA-1

SC-1

SD-1

SG-1

SM-1 SA-43 SC-42 SC-41 SD-42 SE-41 SF-41 SG-41 SM-45 SL-42 SN-42

High Performance End Mills

Set Two

Set Four

SA-43

SC-42

SD-42

SG-41

SM-45

SL-42

SA-51

SC-51

SD-51

SE-51

SF-51

SG-51

SM-51 SN-51

Carbide End Mills/Routers

Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

60 Carbide Angle Tool SERIES 296 Miniature Series 69

Series 296 and 297 available as standard, with 6mm shank. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

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M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220 For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

90 Carbide Angle Tool SERIES 297 Miniature Series 69

Regrind service available - call customer service for details.

Manufactured from a wear resistant carbide for long tool life and better workpiece finishes. Diamond pattern for easy penetration in hardened steel and difficult to machine materials.

M.A. Ford fax: (800) 892 - 9522 or (563) 386 - 7660

www.maford.com

e-mail: sales@maford.com

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Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

Designed for precision jig grinding and profilling in hardened steel applications.

High Performance End Mills

Grinding Tool Diamond Pattern Lead Chamfer SERIES 290

Carbide Boring Tools

Series 296 and 297 available as standard, with 6mm shank. Burs over 1/2 diameter are available with a 3/8 or 8mm shank as a non-stock standard. For optional fluting styles, see pages 195-196. Specify tool number and optional cut/grind.

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

High Performance Drills

Carbide Burs/ Grinding Tools

Grinding Tool Diamond Pattern Square End SERIES 291

Carbide Boring Tools

Carbide Reamers

Carbide/HSS Countersinks

Carbide Drills

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Custom Tools

CB Drills/ Diamond Grind Routers

Burs/Grinding Tools

Carbide End Mills/Routers

High Performance End Mills

Grinding Tool Diamond Pattern End Cut Square End SERIES 291E

M.A. Ford phone: (800) 553 - 8024 or (563) 391 - 6220

For Product Information, Call Your Local Distributor.

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