M.a. Ford. 20011810 Die Drill Bit 0.1181 in Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 20011810 is a solid carbide, straight-flute die drill bit engineered for precision holemaking in demanding industrial and toolroom applications. Built to DIN standards, it features a 0.1181 inch (3.00 mm) diameter with a 135-degree split point and web-thinned geometry that reduces thrust and improves centering without a pilot hole. The uncoated carbide construction provides excellent rigidity and thermal resistance. With an overall length of 1.496 inches (38.00 mm) and a two-flute, right-hand cutting configuration, this bit is well suited for work where tight tolerances and clean entry are required.

This die drill bit is designed for holemaking in cast iron, steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, austenitic stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, titanium, high temperature alloys, hardened materials, ceramics, and glass. The Series 200 designation identifies it as part of M.A. FORD.'s standard solid carbide drill line. It is commonly used by tool and die makers, machinists, and precision fabricators working on molds, dies, fixtures, and close-tolerance components where drill wander and hole geometry must be tightly controlled.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction provides high rigidity and resistance to deflection in hard and abrasive materials
• 135-degree split point with web thinning reduces entry thrust and improves self-centering
• Straight-flute design suited for die and mold work requiring controlled chip evacuation
• Uncoated finish compatible with a broad range of workpiece materials without coating compatibility concerns
• Right-hand cutting, two-flute geometry conforms to DIN standards for dimensional consistency
• Diameter tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0005 inches ensures precision fit in close-tolerance applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide die drill bit for use in standard drill chucks, collets, and precision toolholders accepting a 3.00 mm (0.1181 inch) shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by qualified machinists or toolroom personnel familiar with carbide tooling. Secure the bit firmly in a precision collet or drill chuck rated for the spindle speed and feed rate of the application. Carbide tooling is brittle and susceptible to fracture from side loading, interrupted cuts without proper setup, or dropping onto hard surfaces. Always verify spindle runout before use to protect the tight diameter tolerance of this bit.