M.A. Ford Twister Al 5X 3 Flute Drill 15.80mm 22962200

M.A. Ford Twister Al 5X Drill

The M.A. Ford Twister Al 5X is a 15.80mm three-flute drill designed for high-performance drilling in aluminium and similar non-ferrous materials. It is built for professional machinists and fabricators who need accurate holes with efficient chip evacuation in softer metals. The 22962200 model delivers the rigidity and geometry required for consistent results in production environments.

Suited for aluminium work, not hardened steel

This drill suits workshops focused on aluminium, brass or copper alloys where the specialised flute geometry prevents loading and improves finish. It is not intended for drilling hardened steels, stainless alloys or exotic superalloys where different substrate and coating combinations are required. Buyers needing a general-purpose twist drill for mixed-material jobbing should look at a different tool family.

15.80mm diameter with 5X depth capability

The 15.80mm diameter provides a precise hole size for common fastener and dowel applications in non-ferrous workpieces. The 5X length-to-diameter ratio offers useful reach for through-holes and deep pockets without excessive deflection in aluminium. In harder or abrasive materials the same geometry will wear rapidly and lose positional accuracy, limiting practical use to the intended alloy range.