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

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    Short Length

    Round Shank

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

    Split

    Our basic drill bits are also the most versatile. Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    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 Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated and oxide-coated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Short Length
     
    Black Oxide
    8.7
    0.3425"
    8440Round
    8.7 mmSplit
    28255A12400000
    9.00.3543"
    8422Round
    9 mmSplit
    28255A570000
    9.1
    0.3583"
    8440Round
    9.1 mmSplit
    28255A1250000
    9.2
    0.3622"
    8440Round
    9.2 mmSplit
    28255A1260000
    9.3
    0.3661"
    8440Round
    9.3 mmSplit
    28255A1270000
    9.5
    0.374"
    8440Round
    9.5 mmSplit
    28255A1280000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    9.00.3543"
    8440.6Round
    9 mmSplit
    2979N300000
    9.5
    0.374"
    8423.7Round
    9.5 mmSplit
    2979N6200000
     

    Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    Short Length

    Round Shank

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

    Split

    Tough and wear resistant, 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.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated and oxide-coated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
    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
    Each
    Short Length
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    9.00.3543"
    8422.1Round
    9 mmSplit
    2456N161000000
     
    Uncoated
    9.00.3543"
    8422.1Round
    9 mmSplit
    2456N13300000
     

    Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    Short Length

    Round Shank

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

    Standard

    Performance similar to solid carbide but at a lower price point. Like carbide bits, these are stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel and maintain their sharp edges when drilling abrasive material. However, when drilling tough metals like iron and hardened steel, upgrade to carbide for longer life.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    10.00.3937"
    8430Round
    10 mmStandard
    28805A416000000
     
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