M.a. Ford 27231501 Chucking Reamer 0.315 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The M.A. FORD 27231501 is a solid carbide chucking reamer designed for precision hole finishing in machine shop and production environments. Measuring 0.315 inches in diameter with a 3.25-inch overall length and a 1.125-inch flute length, this reamer delivers tight-tolerance sizing in a compact, rigid form. The straight shank mounts directly in standard chucks or collets, and the straight-flute geometry with a right-hand cut provides clean, controlled material removal. Machinists and tooling technicians use this reamer to bring drilled or bored holes to a final finished diameter with high accuracy. The uncoated solid carbide construction maintains edge sharpness across a range of workpiece materials.

This reamer is suited for precision drilling operations in machine shops, job shops, and production facilities. Its 0.315-inch diameter targets bore sizes in the 0.3000 to 0.3499 inch range. The straight flute design makes it appropriate for through-holes and applications where chip management and rigidity take priority. The 6-flute configuration supports smooth surface finishes and consistent sizing per pass. It is intended for use with a machine spindle — lathe, drill press, CNC machining center, or similar setup — not for hand use.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and edge retention
• 0.315-inch diameter with a reamer diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0003 inches
• 6 straight flutes with right-hand cut for controlled, consistent material removal
• 3.25-inch overall length with 1.125-inch flute length for compact reach
• Straight shank for direct mounting in chucks or collets
• Uncoated finish — no coating buildup concerns on critical tolerances

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style machine reamer for use in standard chuck or collet systems on lathes, drill presses, and CNC machining centers where a 0.315-inch finished bore diameter is required.

Installation Notes

This tool is installed and operated by machinists and tooling technicians using standard machine spindle equipment. Always bring the spindle to a complete stop and isolate machine power before changing or inspecting tooling. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and maintain bore finish quality. Do not attempt to use this reamer as a hand tool — it is designed for machine use only, and improper setup can result in tool breakage or out-of-tolerance bores.