M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister Xd 5X Solid Carbide Drill 13.00 mm
Solid carbide drill bit creates precise 13.00 mm holes in tough materials
- Solid-carbide construction resists wear for long tool life
- 5X diameter flute design clears chips efficiently in deep holes
- 00 mm cutting diameter matches standard metric fastener sizes
- Twister Xd geometry reduces thrust force for smoother drilling
- California Proposition 65 notice discloses regulated chemical content
Twister Xd 5X Solid Carbide Drill 13.00 mm
The Twister Xd 5X is a solid carbide drill from M.A. Ford designed for precision holemaking in demanding materials. It targets professional machinists and maintenance teams who need consistent performance in production environments. The 13.00 mm diameter suits specific hole-size requirements in metalworking applications.
Users needing high-speed drilling in steel alloys
This drill suits operators running CNC machines or rigid setups where carbide tool life and accuracy matter. It is not for handheld use or flexible fixtures where vibration reduces tool life. Buyers who need coolant-through capability or a different flute length should look at other tooling options.
13.00 mm cutting diameter
The 13.00 mm diameter is the primary specification that determines fit for the intended hole size. Match this dimension exactly to the drawing or part requirement before ordering. No other diameter variant is covered by this listing.
Highlights
- Solid-carbide construction resists wear for long tool life
- 5X diameter flute design clears chips efficiently in deep holes
- 00 mm cutting diameter matches standard metric fastener sizes
- Twister Xd geometry reduces thrust force for smoother drilling
- California Proposition 65 notice discloses regulated chemical content
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the 13.00 mm Twister Xd drill and what step is often missed?
Clamp the workpiece rigidly, use a hydraulic or precision collet chuck with minimal run-out, and apply coolant through the spindle; the step often missed is verifying chuck run-out before drilling.
What maintenance or replacement will the 2XDSR5118A solid carbide drill need later?
Solid carbide cannot be economically resharpened; replace the drill once flank wear or hole size exceeds your tolerance.
What limit appears first on the 13.00 mm drill during sustained high-speed drilling?
Heat buildup at the cutting edges is the first limit; maintain flood or through-spindle coolant and follow M.A. Ford speed and feed guidelines to delay thermal wear.
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