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TON FOU (TON FOU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.) is a Taiwanese manufacturer founded in 1989 that specializes in workholding components for CNC lathes: power chucks, collet chucks, and rotary hydraulic cylinders. The company states it holds ISO9001 certification and CE marking, and positions its products around rigidity, repeatability, and durability to improve machining efficiency. If you are specifying workholding for a CNC lathe or mill-turn machine, TON FOU is relevant as a component supplier; if you need complete machine tools or cutting tools, it is not.
Company background
- Founded in Taiwan in 1989.
- Described as ISO9001 certified, with CE-marked products.
- Focused on high-precision power chucks, collet chucks, and rotary hydraulic cylinders for CNC lathes.
- States its designs target rigidity and repeatability to boost machining efficiency.
Core product categories
The site organizes its main products into five groups, split mainly by whether the workpiece can pass through the chuck or cylinder bore:
| Category | Variants listed | Stated purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Through Hole Power Chuck | 2/3/4 jaw | For CNC lathes; allows bar/part to pass through |
| Non Through Hole Power Chuck | 2/3/4 jaw | For CNC lathes; closed-center design |
| Collet Chuck | — | Rigidity, repeatability, durability |
| Through Hole Hydraulic Cylinder | Super high speed rotary | Drives the chuck; through-bore for bar work |
| Non Through-Hole Hydraulic Cylinder | — | Compact, light weight; suitable for high speed turning |
The through-hole vs. non-through-hole distinction is the first decision point: through-hole versions let long bar stock or parts extend past the chuck/cylinder, while non-through-hole versions are closed and typically chosen when that is not required.
Supporting and accessory products
Beyond the main categories, the site lists:
- Coolant collector — collects cutting fluid; a stroke detection mechanism is available.
- Hard jaws & soft jaws — soft jaws for precision, hard jaws for strength.
- Automatic centering power vise — described as specialized for 5-axis CNC milling machines.
How to judge whether it fits your needs
- If you run CNC lathes or mill-turn machines and need a chuck, collet chuck, or matching rotary hydraulic cylinder, the product range covers the common through-hole and closed-center configurations.
- If precision and repeatable clamping are your main concerns, the company's stated emphasis (rigidity, repeatability, durability) aligns with that requirement — but confirm specifications against your spindle nose, draw bar, and required clamping force before selecting.
- If you need jaws or coolant handling, the accessory line (hard/soft jaws, coolant collector, power vise) may let you source these alongside the chuck.
- If you need pricing, lead times, or regional availability, the provided site material does not include these; contact the company directly.
The site also publishes application notes on related selection problems, such as choosing lathe chuck jaws to avoid runout, deformation, and surface marks, and common power chuck selection mistakes that affect CNC lathe accuracy — useful background if you are in the specification stage.