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It is installed by machinists, tool-and-die technicians, and maintenance mechanics working on CNC machines, drill presses, and manual mills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis drill bit is built for cutting steel, stainless steel, and cast iron in general-purpose and production machining applications. The regular spiral flute geometry promotes efficient chip evacuation in these materials. The straight cylindrical shank and 0.0860-inch shank diameter allow it to seat directly in standard collets, keyless chucks, and keyed drill chucks without adapters. It is appropriate for both horizontal and vertical spindle setups where consistent hole quality and repeatability are required across multiple workpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 44 wire gauge size, 0.0860 inches decimal diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e118-degree, 4-facet split point with web thinning for self-centering entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALtima AlTiN proprietary coating for heat resistance and extended tool life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-hand cut, regular spiral flute for efficient chip clearing in steel and cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter tolerance held to +0.0000 to -0.0005 inches for precise hole sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for general-purpose drilling in steel, stainless steel, and cast iron workpieces. Compatible with standard drill chucks and collets sized for a 0.0860-inch straight cylindrical shank. Part of M.A. FORD Series 204, covering the 0.0500 to 0.1000 inch decimal inch drill bit size range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bit is installed by machinists and toolroom technicians in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and manual mills. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered off or placed in an e-stop state before changing tooling. Verify chuck or collet runout is within acceptable limits before use, as excessive runout accelerates wear on small-diameter carbide bits. Coolant-through is not supported on this tool; use flood coolant or mist at the cutting zone where the machine allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Size (Wire)\u003c\/strong\u003e: No. 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Size (Decimal Inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.0860 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Point Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 118 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 Facet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Thinning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Web-Thinned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular Spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight Cylindrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.0860 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e: ALtima AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: +0.0000 to -0.0005 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Workpiece Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute By Diameter Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5xD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: 204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e: General Purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e: ISO 9001:2015 Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.0045 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: M.A. FORD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20408600A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M.A. FORD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742943838514,"sku":"20408600A","price":41.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/3443583573f8dad1c3555b01a59849af_2f4cd1c8-d63e-4bfc-8356-af4456f0722b.jpg?v=1788840613","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/m-a-ford-20408600a-no-44-solid-carbide-jobber-drill-bit","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}