M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister Xd 3X Solid Carbide Drill No 24
A solid carbide drill sized No 24 for precise hole-making in tough materials
- Solid carbide construction resists wear during drilling
- Twister Xd 3X design improves chip evacuation
- No 24 size targets specific hole diameters
- M.A. Ford manufacturing ensures consistent quality
- California Proposition 65 warning lists cancer and reproductive risks
What the Drill Is and Who It Serves
The M.A. Ford Twister Xd 3X is a solid carbide drill designated No 24 for precision holemaking in demanding materials. It suits machinists and maintenance teams who need consistent accuracy and tool life in production or repair work.
Thermals, Noise and Power Draw
As a passive cutting tool it generates no operational noise or electrical draw of its own. Heat produced during drilling depends on the machine spindle speed, feed rate, coolant use and workpiece material rather than on the drill itself.
Bundled Accessories and Software
The product ships as a single drill with no additional accessories, coolant systems or software included. A California Proposition 65 notice states the drill contains a chemical known to the state to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Highlights
- Solid carbide construction resists wear during drilling
- Twister Xd 3X design improves chip evacuation
- No 24 size targets specific hole diameters
- M.A. Ford manufacturing ensures consistent quality
- California Proposition 65 warning lists cancer and reproductive risks
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How is the No 24 drill mounted in a drill press and what step do users often miss?
Secure the 3X solid carbide shank in a precision collet or chuck; the step often missed is verifying true-run with a dial indicator before cutting.
What maintenance or replacement will the Twister Xd 3X drill need after repeated use?
The solid carbide body cannot be resharpened economically; replace the drill once the cutting edges show wear or chipping.
What limit appears first when the drill runs continuously in tough material?
Heat buildup at the cutting edges is the first limit; carbide tolerates high temperature but excessive heat causes premature edge breakdown.
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