M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister XD 5X Coolant Fed Drill 4.40 mm
A coolant-fed drill bit with a 4.40 mm diameter for deep-hole drilling
- Twister XD design enables 5× diameter drilling depth
- 40 mm diameter suits precise hole-making tasks
- Coolant-fed operation improves chip evacuation and tool life
- M.A. Ford manufacturing ensures professional-grade cutting performance
- California Proposition 65 compliance discloses regulated chemical content
What the drill is and who uses it
The Twister XD 5X is a coolant-fed drill bit with a 4.40 mm cutting diameter. It is built for machinists and fabricators who need deep, accurate holes in tough metals where through-tool coolant delivery improves chip evacuation and tool life.
Behaviour under sustained load
Through-spindle coolant keeps the cutting edges cool during continuous drilling cycles, reducing thermal wear and preventing built-up edge formation. The 5X length-to-diameter ratio allows deeper holes in a single pass while maintaining positional accuracy in high-temperature alloys and hardened steels.
What this replaces and when the upgrade pays off
The design replaces conventional external-coolant drills that struggle with chip packing in deep holes. The jump is worthwhile when cycle time matters and when workpiece materials generate enough heat to shorten standard drill life, especially in production runs where tool changes add cost.
Highlights
- Twister XD design enables 5× diameter drilling depth
- 40 mm diameter suits precise hole-making tasks
- Coolant-fed operation improves chip evacuation and tool life
- M.A. Ford manufacturing ensures professional-grade cutting performance
- California Proposition 65 compliance discloses regulated chemical content
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does the 4.40 mm Twister XD drill run hot or loud during continuous coolant-fed use?
Coolant flow through the tool carries heat away, keeping the drill body cool and noise low even in long production runs.
What holder or machine spindle accepts the 2XDCR1732A drill?
The shank fits standard coolant-fed drill holders or CNC spindles with matching internal coolant passages.
Can the 4.40 mm Twister XD replace an older non-coolant drill in the same setup?
Only if the machine already supplies through-spindle coolant; otherwise the internal channels cannot be used.
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