M.a. Ford. 40450000 Solid Carbide Spotting Drill 90 Deg

Product Description

The M.A. FORD. 40450000 is a solid carbide spotting drill designed to create precise starter holes that guide twist drills and maintain accurate hole location. Built from solid carbide with a bright, uncoated finish, this tool delivers consistent point-to-center performance on a wide range of workpiece materials. The 90-degree drill point angle and spiral flute geometry reduce walking and improve positional accuracy from the first contact. With a 0.5000-inch cutting diameter and 3.0000-inch overall length, it suits general-purpose spotting operations in production and job-shop environments. Installation and operation are handled by machinists and toolroom technicians working with CNC machining centers, drill presses, and manual mills.

This spotting drill is suited for general-purpose spotting and center-marking applications across ferrous and non-ferrous materials in both production and repair environments. Its single-ended design and straight cylindrical shank allow direct chuck mounting without additional toolholding adapters. The Series 404 designation places this tool within M.A. FORD.'s standard spotting drill lineup. It is a fit for shops requiring consistent hole-start geometry before reaming, boring, or deep-hole drilling sequences.

Key Features

• 90-degree drill point angle for accurate hole location and reduced drill walking
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance across general-purpose materials
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials without coating interference
• Spiral flute design with 21-degree helix angle aids chip evacuation during spotting
• Two-flute, right-hand cut configuration for standard CNC and manual machine tool spindles
• Straight cylindrical shank for direct chuck or collet mounting

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill for use in standard straight-shank collets and drill chucks on CNC machining centers, knee mills, and drill presses requiring a 1/2-inch shank bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists using a collet or drill chuck rated for the 0.5000-inch straight shank diameter. Confirm spindle speed and feed rate against the shop's carbide tooling guidelines before running the drill. Secure the workpiece firmly and verify machine spindle runout is within acceptable tolerance, as excessive runout accelerates carbide edge wear. Power down the spindle and clear the work zone before tool changes.