M.a. Ford. 22401970A Jobber Drill Bit 0.50mm Solid Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 22401970A is a jobber length drill bit manufactured from solid carbide with an ALtima AlTiN coating. It measures 0.50 mm (0.0197 inches) in diameter with an overall length of 26.00 mm (1.0236 inches) and a flute length of 6.00 mm (0.2362 inches). The 118-degree facet point and web-thinned geometry reduce thrust and improve centering on entry. The straight shank and regular spiral flute design make this a general-purpose tool suited for production drilling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. It conforms to DIN 338 and is produced under ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing standards.

This bit is designed for drilling steel, stainless steel, and cast iron in light machining and precision fabrication environments. The 5xD flute-to-diameter ratio and two-flute configuration support chip evacuation in short-hole drilling applications. Right-hand cut geometry is standard for use in conventional CNC machining centers, drill presses, and hand-held pneumatic tools. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and maintenance professionals working in metal fabrication shops will find this bit suited to general production work at the sub-millimeter diameter range.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in ferrous materials
• ALtima AlTiN coating improves heat resistance and extends tool life in steel and stainless steel
• 118-degree facet point with web-thinned design reduces entry thrust and improves self-centering
• DIN 338 specification for jobber length geometry ensures dimensional conformance
• Right-hand cut with regular spiral flute promotes consistent chip evacuation
• Straight shank compatible with standard collets and drill chucks for 0.50 mm tooling

Compatibility

Designed for general-purpose drilling in steel, stainless steel, and cast iron workpieces per primary workpiece material codes K, M, N, and P. Compatible with standard collet chucks and drill chucks sized for 0.50 mm straight-shank tooling on CNC machining centers and drill presses.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this drill bit should be performed by qualified machinists or tooling technicians familiar with small-diameter carbide tooling. Carbide is brittle - avoid side loading, interrupted cuts without proper feed rate reduction, or excessive runout in the chuck, as any of these can cause bit fracture. Confirm spindle runout is within acceptable limits before use at this diameter. Always power down and lock out the machine before changing tooling.