M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister Al 5X 3 Flute Drill No 54 22905500
Three-flute drill bit, size No 54, designed for aluminium with five-times diameter capability
- Twister Al 5X design enables high-speed aluminium drilling
- Three-flute geometry improves chip evacuation in soft alloys
- Number 54 size targets precise hole diameters
- M.A. Ford manufacturing ensures professional-grade tool life
- California Proposition 65 warning discloses regulated chemical content
M.A. Ford Twister Al 5X Drill No 54
The M.A. Ford Twister Al 5X 3 Flute Drill No 54 is a new cutting tool designed for machining operations. It suits professionals and workshops that require a dedicated drill for producing holes at this specific size. The three-flute geometry supports chip evacuation during use.
Capacity and headroom for No 54 drilling
This drill handles the production of No 54 holes in appropriate workpiece materials. Its 5X designation indicates the length-to-diameter ratio, which determines the maximum reach for through or blind holes. The tool runs out when the application demands a different diameter, a longer reach than 5X provides, or a flute count unsuited to the material.
Replaces worn No 54 drills
It directly replaces a dull or damaged No 54 drill of the same specifications to restore cutting performance. The step up from a two-flute drill is worth it when improved hole finish, better chip control or higher feed rates are needed in the same operation. The jump is not justified if the current tool already meets tolerance and cycle-time requirements.
Highlights
- Twister Al 5X design enables high-speed aluminium drilling
- Three-flute geometry improves chip evacuation in soft alloys
- Number 54 size targets precise hole diameters
- M.A. Ford manufacturing ensures professional-grade tool life
- California Proposition 65 warning discloses regulated chemical content
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the Twister Al 5X 3 Flute Drill No 54 work in my older drill press?
It fits any standard chuck that accepts a No 54 shank, so most older drill presses can hold it without an adapter.
How can I confirm the 22905500 is cutting correctly after I install it?
Check for smooth, chip-free holes in aluminium; the three-flute design should evacuate swarf cleanly at normal feed rates.
What comes in the box with the M.A. Ford 22905500 and what must I buy separately?
The package contains the drill bit only; cutting fluid, a compatible chuck or collet, and personal protective equipment are not included.
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