M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister Xd 5X Solid Carbide Drill 1.60 mm
Solid carbide drill bit with 5× diameter flute length for 1.60 mm holes
- Twister Xd 5X geometry enables 5× diameter drilling depth
- Solid carbide construction delivers high hardness and wear resistance
- 60 mm diameter suits precise small-hole applications
- M.A. Ford brand reflects established cutting-tool expertise
- California Proposition 65 listing identifies regulated chemical content
Precision Drilling for Hard Materials
The M.A. Ford Twister Xd 5X is a solid carbide drill with a 1.60 mm cutting diameter designed for high-performance drilling in tough alloys. It suits machinists and maintenance technicians who need accurate, repeatable holes in hardened steel, stainless steel or titanium. The rigid carbide construction resists deflection and maintains sharpness longer than high-speed steel alternatives.
Verify Toolholder and Machine Compatibility
Confirm your spindle or chuck accepts the shank diameter and that your machine delivers the rigidity required for solid carbide tooling. Check that coolant delivery — through-spindle or flood — can reach the cutting zone at the pressures recommended for 5×D depth drilling. Ensure the workpiece clamping prevents vibration, as carbide drills are sensitive to radial run-out and unstable setups.
Heat Management and Power Demands
In normal use the drill generates concentrated heat at the cutting edges, so consistent coolant flow is essential to control temperature and evacuate chips from the deep flutes. Expect higher spindle power draw than with conventional drills due to the increased engagement length at 5×D. The solid carbide body runs quieter than indexable alternatives, but cutting noise rises with feed rate and material hardness.
Highlights
- Twister Xd 5X geometry enables 5× diameter drilling depth
- Solid carbide construction delivers high hardness and wear resistance
- 60 mm diameter suits precise small-hole applications
- M.A. Ford brand reflects established cutting-tool expertise
- California Proposition 65 listing identifies regulated chemical content
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does the Twister Xd 5X 1.60 mm drill arrive as a single bit or in a multi-piece set?
The listing describes one 1.60 mm solid carbide drill; no additional bits, holders or coolant accessories are mentioned.
The supplier title shows 2XDSR0630A — is that the only version offered for this diameter?
Only the 2XDSR0630A part number appears in the data, so the 1.60 mm size is available in that single configuration.
What does the 5X designation mean for hole depth when the bit is in a drill press?
5X indicates the flute length allows drilling up to five times the 1.60 mm diameter, roughly 8 mm deep in a single pass.
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