Also known as screw-machine and stub-length bits, these provide maximum rigidity for drilling straighter holes than standard-length drill bits. Made of carbide-tipped steel, which has better wear resistance than high-speed steel and cobalt steel, they maintain a sharper, harder edge at high temperatures for excellent performance on abrasive material, such as plastic. Because they aren’t as brittle as solid carbide bits, they can be used in less rigid setups, such as a hand-held drill.

Drill bits with a split point keep centered without a pilot hole.

Drill bits with 135° point angle produce smaller chips than 118° point to prevent clogging.

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These bits have short flutes and a sturdy construction which prevent snagging that deforms sheet metal and thin-wall tubing. They can be used in both hand-held drilling and machine-tool applications. The split point keeps the bit centered without a pilot hole.

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Harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than high-speed steel, solid-carbide bits maintain their sharp edges longer. They require rigid toolholding to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand-held drilling applications. These bits have short flutes and a sturdy construction which prevent snagging that deforms sheet metal and thin-wall tubing.

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