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    About Drill Bits
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    Compare material, finish, length class, and decimal size equivalents.

    Material

    Length Class

    Bit Style

    High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Drill multiple hole sizes using only one bit. These have steps with progressively larger diameters—the deeper they drill, the bigger the hole. Count the steps as you drill to achieve the proper size. These bits also deburr as they cut, so they're good for thin materials like sheet metal and plastic panels. Wear and heat resistant, high-speed steel is versatile for use on a range of materials.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these bits can last 50% longer than uncoated bits.
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated—The hardest and most wear-resistant coating, especially at high temperatures. These bits are best for hard and abrasive materials, such as iron and titanium.
    Shank
    Drill Bit Size, mm
    Decimal Size Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
     
    Black Oxide
    6.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, 14.0, 16.0, 18.0, 20.0, 22.0, 24.0, 26.0, 28.0, 30.0, 32.0, 35.0
    		0.2362", 0.315", 0.3937", 0.4724", 0.5512", 0.6299", 0.7087", 0.7874", 0.8661", 0.9449", 1.0236", 1.1024", 1.1811", 1.2598", 1.378"
    		89Round/3-Flat
    		9.53 mmStandard
    		Milwaukee5910N220000000
     
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated
    4.0, 14.0, 16.0, 18.0, 20.0, 22.0, 24.0, 26.0, 28.0, 30.0
    		0.1575", 0.5512", 0.6299", 0.7087", 0.7874", 0.8661", 0.9449", 1.0236", 1.1024", 1.1811"
    		95Hex
    		6.35 mmStandard
    		Milwaukee89275A37000000
     

    Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length.

    Jobbers' Length

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Split

    Cut large holes with drill presses and portable drills that have a standard-size chuck. The shank on these bits has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip. High-speed steel is good for general purpose drilling in most metals. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these bits can last 50% longer than uncoated bits.
    Black/Gold Oxide—Like black oxide, this finish adds wear resistance and reduces friction for improved chip flow. Because it’s less prone to flaking off, it offers better rust protection when bits aren't in use.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    24.0
    		0.9449"
    		15253.3Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		Republic Drill3091A53000000
     
    Black/Gold Oxide
    24.0
    		0.9449"
    		15263.5Reduced Round/3-Flat
    		1/2"Split
    		Cle-Line6154N3100000
     

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Morse Taper Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Morse Taper Shank

    Standard

    Our basic drill bits are also the most versatile. Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these bits can last 50% longer than uncoated bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    24.0
    		0.9449"
    		281111.9Morse Taper
    		Morse 3Standard
    		Dormer Pramet3070A2330000000
     

    Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length.

    Jobbers' Length

    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Split

    More wear resistant than high-speed steel, these bits cut large holes with tools that have a standard-size chuck. The shank has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip and fits drill presses and portable drills. Cobalt steel bits last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. They can also run up to 25% faster at higher temperatures without being damaged on hard materials such as nickel. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    24.0
    		0.9449"
    		15258Reduced Round
    		1/2"Split
    		Chicago-Latrobe8939A6210000000
     
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