{"product_id":"m-a-ford-40450000-solid-carbide-spotting-drill-90-deg","title":"M.a. Ford. 40450000 Solid Carbide Spotting Drill 90 Deg","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-degree drill point angle for accurate hole location and reduced drill walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance across general-purpose materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, uncoated finish suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials without coating interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral flute design with 21-degree helix angle aids chip evacuation during spotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-flute, right-hand cut configuration for standard CNC and manual machine tool spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight cylindrical shank for direct chuck or collet mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\/Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Point Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5000 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.0000 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5625 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5000 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight-Cylindrical\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: Spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelix Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle\/Double Ended\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e: General Purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: 404\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: 40450000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M.A. FORD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51735162126642,"sku":"40450000","price":162.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/b9fff2d869e459efb43fa7b91e751e5b.jpg?v=1788769967","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/m-a-ford-40450000-solid-carbide-spotting-drill-90-deg","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}