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Silver solid carbide twist drill bit with two flutes and a pointed tip

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford Twister Xd 5X Solid Carbide Drill 17/32

SKU CH-VC56-5CT4D

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.

How it compares

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Price $249.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameM.A. FORD

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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