M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister Xd 5X Solid Carbide Drill 4.50 mm
A 4.50 mm solid-carbide Twister Xd drill for high-performance drilling in tough materials
- Twister Xd 5X design for efficient drilling
- Solid carbide construction for long tool life
- 50 mm diameter for precise hole sizing
- M.A. Ford quality for reliable performance
- California Proposition 65 warning for informed handling
Purpose and user
This 4.50 mm solid-carbide drill is built for high-efficiency drilling in tough materials. It suits machinists and maintenance teams who need reliable hole-making with a 5x diameter reach. The Twister Xd geometry supports aggressive feed rates while maintaining accuracy. It is not intended for hand-held drilling or soft-material applications where a shorter, less rigid tool would suffice.
Build integration
The straight shank fits standard drill holders and collets without special adapters. Its 5x length clears deep holes in a single pass, freeing the spindle from peck cycles and reducing tool-change time. The solid-carbide body resists deflection in CNC rigs with rigid spindles and flood coolant. It will not suit setups limited to 3x tooling envelopes or low-rigidity portable drills.
Sustained-load behaviour
Under continuous cutting the carbide substrate and coating resist heat buildup, keeping edge integrity through long production runs. Chip evacuation stays consistent at the recommended feeds, preventing packing in deep holes. The tool holds size without the wander seen in high-speed steel at extended lengths. It is not designed for interrupted cuts or materials that exceed the carbide grade toughness limits.
Highlights
- Twister Xd 5X design for efficient drilling
- Solid carbide construction for long tool life
- 50 mm diameter for precise hole sizing
- M.A. Ford quality for reliable performance
- California Proposition 65 warning for informed handling
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What is the maximum drilling depth the 5X flute length supports for this 4.50 mm drill?
The 5X designation indicates the flute length is designed for drilling up to five times the nominal diameter.
How much heat does the solid carbide body generate during continuous high-speed drilling?
Solid carbide runs hotter than cobalt steel; use flood coolant or a through-spindle system to manage temperature during extended cycles.
What tool holder or shank style is required to run this 4.50 mm drill?
The drill has a standard cylindrical shank; it fits any ER collet, Weldon flat holder or hydraulic chuck that accepts a 4.50 mm shank.
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