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    9 Products
    About Countersinks
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    Choose the right countersink angle, body diameter, and number of flutes for your application.

    Drill-Point Countersinks for Screws

    Save time by drilling a pilot hole and countersinking in a single step. These countersinks have a small drill point to drill new pilot holes topped with cone-shaped recesses for screw heads.
    High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Countersinks. Drill-Point Countersinks for Screws, 2 Flutes.

    2 Flutes

    These versatile, wear-resistant countersinks cut cleanly in most materials, including plastic, aluminum, and steel.
    Number of Flutes—Countersinks with fewer flutes reduce chatter, so you can run them at high speeds. Countersinks with a higher number of flutes remove more material per revolution, leaving a smoother finish and extending tool life.
    Manufacturer—We source from trusted manufacturers who vet raw materials for purity and use diamond grinding wheels to machine precise edges. This keeps cutting surfaces smooth and free of microscopic burrs. Because our suppliers clean their wheels more often than other manufacturers, each countersink is consistently ground to create uniform holes every time.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Uncoated
    Body
    Shank
    Drill Tip
    Dia., mm
    For Screw
    Size
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Shank
    Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    2 Flutes
     
    90° Countersink Angle
    17.4511.118.10M8
    		66.66RoundLink Industries28145A75000000
     

    Drill-Point Counterbore Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbores. Drill-Point Counterbore Sets.
    Skip a step when installing screws of various thread diameters in metal. With a sharp point on the tip, these counterbores drill a pilot hole topped with a flat recess for the screw head. That's faster and more accurate than switching to a counterbore in between passes with your drill bit.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    For Screw Size
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Container
    Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M14, M16
    		9Round2Plastic CaseLink Industries9940N1130000000
     

    Oversized Counterbores

    Designed to give screw heads a slightly loose fit, these counterbores are a bit wider than standard sizes. The extra clearance prevents binding and leaves room for a seal or O-ring around the screw head.
    High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Counterbores. Oversized Counterbores.
    Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    Pilot
    Shank
    Uncoated
    For Screw
    Size
    Body Dia.,
    mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Mfr.
    Each
     
    0.5 mm Oversize
    M8
    		13.58.50.375"6 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A15000000
     

    Drill-Point Counterbores

    Skip a step when installing screws in metal. With a sharp point on the tip, these counterbores drill a pilot hole topped with a flat recess for the screw head. That's faster and more accurate than switching to a counterbore in between passes with your drill bit.
    High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbores. Drill-Point Counterbores.
    Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    Shank
    Uncoated
    For Screw
    Size
    Body Dia.,
    mm
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Max. Hole Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Mfr.
    Each
    M8
    		13.41 13/16"7/16"Round211.11Link Industries29445A25000000
     

    Oversized Counterbore Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbores. Oversized Counterbore Sets.
    Designed to give screw heads a slightly loose fit, these counterbores are a bit wider than standard sizes. The extra clearance prevents binding and leaves room for a seal or O-ring around the screw head.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    For Screw Size
    No. of
    Pieces
    Oversize
    Amount, mm
    Shank
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Mfr.
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M14
    		80.5Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A190000000
     

    Counterbore Insert Holders

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Counterbore Insert Holders.

    Shown with Inserts (Sold

    Separately)

    Designed to reduce waste and costs during high-volume jobs, these counterbores consist of both an insert and a holder. When the cutting edges dull, you can replace the insert rather than the entire tool. The inserts are locked in place with a screw for a hold that’s strong enough to handle the high speeds of a CNC machine. These counterbores create flat-bottomed holes that allow socket head screws to sit flush with the surface of your material.
    Counterbore Insert Holders
    Replacement
    Insert Screws
    Dia.
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Shank
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Hole
    Drilling Dp.
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Mfr.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    M8
    		0.558"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N1320000000108129N133000000
     
    Carbide Inserts
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Counterbore Inserts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbore Inserts.

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Inserts have a positive rake, which means the cutting edge is angled to reduce vibration and prevent thin workpieces from bending. For longer life, each insert has three cutting edges—when one edge dulls, rotate to the next one. They have chip breakers to stop long chips from forming, so they won’t block the flow of coolant or damage your tool. Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment. Inserts sold in packs come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.
    Each
    Package
    IC
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Cutting
    Edge Lg.
    Tip
    Radius
    For Use On
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    7/32"3/32"0.35"1/64"Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel8909N122000000108909N121000000
     
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