M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister Xd 5X Solid Carbide Drill 17/32
A solid carbide drill bit in 17/32 inch size for high-performance drilling applications
- Solid carbide construction resists wear for longer tool life
- 5× diameter drilling depth reaches deeper holes in one pass
- 17/32 inch diameter suits precise fractional-size applications
- Twister Xd geometry improves chip evacuation and hole quality
- California Proposition 65 warning informs safe handling practices
Drill for 17/32 inch holes
This solid-carbide Twister Xd 5X drill from M.A. Ford is built for precision drilling in tough materials. It suits machinists and maintenance teams who need consistent hole quality at the 17/32 inch diameter.
Heat and wear in daily use
The solid-carbide construction resists heat buildup and edge wear during extended cutting cycles. Its geometry promotes stable chip evacuation, keeping power draw steady and noise at typical rotary-tool levels.
Proposition 65 notice included
The supplier flags that this drill contains a chemical listed under California Proposition 65 for cancer and reproductive-harm risk. No additional accessories or software are bundled, so safe-handling practices are the only extra step required.
Highlights
- Solid carbide construction resists wear for longer tool life
- 5× diameter drilling depth reaches deeper holes in one pass
- 17/32 inch diameter suits precise fractional-size applications
- Twister Xd geometry improves chip evacuation and hole quality
- California Proposition 65 warning informs safe handling practices
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the 17/32 Twister Xd drill and what step is often missed?
Mount the solid carbide drill in a rigid holder, then verify coolant reaches the cutting zone before starting — skipping coolant setup causes premature wear.
What maintenance or replacement will the 17/32 drill need later?
Inspect the cutting edges after each job; resharpen only with diamond wheels or replace the drill once flank wear exceeds the land width.
What limit appears first on the 17/32 drill under sustained use?
Heat buildup at the 5X depth ratio degrades the carbide substrate faster than chip evacuation becomes an issue.
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