M.a. Ford 27201560 Chucking Reamer 1/64 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 27201560 is a solid carbide chucking reamer designed for precision hole finishing in machine shop and production environments. With a 1/64 inch (0.0156 inch decimal) diameter, this reamer holds a tight tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0003 inches, making it suited for close-tolerance bore work in small-diameter applications. The straight flute geometry and right-hand cutting direction provide clean, consistent material removal. At 1-1/2 inches overall length with a 3/16 inch flute length, this tool is built for use in CNC machines, drill presses, and manual lathes where a straight shank can be chucked directly into a collet or drill chuck. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this type of reamer for finish passes on pre-drilled or bored holes.

This reamer is appropriate for small-diameter precision reaming in ferrous and non-ferrous materials where solid carbide rigidity and dimensional accuracy are required. The 4-flute straight configuration suits through-hole and blind-hole finishing in production runs and repair work. Its uncoated carbide substrate performs well across a range of cutting fluids and speeds typical for sub-1/16 inch reaming operations. Shops running tight-tolerance pin holes, dowel holes, or instrument bores will find this size range useful for finishing work that drill bits alone cannot achieve.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in small-diameter reaming
• Diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0003 inches for close-tolerance hole finishing
• 4-flute straight geometry with right-hand cutting direction
• Straight shank for direct chuck or collet mounting
• Uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of cutting fluids
• 1-1/2 inch overall length with 3/16 inch flute length for compact machine setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style precision chucking reamer suitable for use in CNC machining centers, manual lathes, and drill presses that accept straight-shank tooling in the sub-1/16 inch diameter range.

Installation Notes

This reamer should be installed by a qualified machinist familiar with small-diameter carbide tooling. Secure the straight shank firmly in a precision collet or drill chuck to minimize runout before use. Always pre-drill or bore the hole to the appropriate undersize before reaming, and apply cutting fluid rated for the workpiece material. Avoid side loading or interrupted cuts, which can chip carbide at this diameter.