Avoid clogs and dissipate heat with cobalt bits that last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. The flutes clear chips to improve coolant flow and prevent damage to the bit and the hole. They also speed up drilling since you don't have to stop to clear the bit manually.

Wear and heat resistant, these stay sharp longer than precise-cut bits made of plain steel. The sharp center point keeps the bit from wandering during drilling to cut accurate straight and overlapping holes, even across the grain. Also known as brad-point bits.

A diamond coating on these end mills allows them to machine abrasive material, such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and graphite. Good for long production runs, they run twice as fast as other carbide end mills and last up to 30 times longer. These end mills are made of solid carbide, making them harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than high-speed steel and cobalt steel for the longest life and best finish on materials. Their extreme hardness means they are brittle, so a highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the end mill from breaking.

Often used for slotting and pocketing cuts in mold and die making, these end mills have a 90° profile and rounded corners, which reduce flute breakage and chipping. Also known as corner radius end mills. All are center cutting, allowing plunge cuts into a surface.