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    About Drill Bits
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    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

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

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Short Length

    Round Shank

    Extended Length

    Round Shank

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

    Standard

    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.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    Extended Length—Drill through panels and thick workpieces with our longest bits. Their length is good for creating deep holes but makes them less rigid than other bits. As a result, they are more prone to wobbling or breaking, especially when drilling hard 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 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.
    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.
    Uncoated—The most economical option, uncoated bits perform best when used on low-carbon steel and aluminum. Polished to reduce friction, they're 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
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Gold Oxide
    5.2
    0.2047"
    9562.3Round
    5.2 mmSplit
    130565A27400000
    5.2
    0.2047"
    9562.3Round
    5.2 mmSplit
    1030565A43500000
    5.3
    0.2087"
    9562.3Round
    5.3 mmSplit
    130565A2750000
    5.4
    0.2126"
    9562.3Round
    5.4 mmSplit
    130565A2760000
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9562.3Round
    5.5 mmSplit
    130565A2770000
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9562.3Round
    5.5 mmSplit
    1030565A43600000
     
    Uncoated
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9556.4Round
    5.5 mmStandard
    12951A1350000
     
    Short Length
     
    Black Oxide
    10.8
    0.4252"
    9547Round
    10.8 mmSplit
    128255A13300000
    11.0
    0.4331"
    9524.9Round
    11 mmSplit
    128255A6300000
    11.5
    0.4528"
    9547Round
    11.5 mmSplit
    128255A13500000
    11.8
    0.4646"
    9547Round
    11.8 mmSplit
    128255A13600000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    11.0
    0.4331"
    9548.3Round
    11 mmSplit
    12979N3300000
     
    Extended Length
     
    Black Oxide
    2.4
    0.0945"
    9562Round
    2.4 mmStandard
    188455A1160000
    2.5
    0.0984"
    9562Round
    2.5 mmStandard
    129315A31100000
     
    Uncoated
    2.5
    0.0984"
    9556.9Round
    2.5 mmStandard
    13083A1280000
     

    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.
    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
    Each
     
    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
    89275A370000000
     

    Carbide Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    The hardest and most wear-resistant drill bits you can buy. Carbide bits stay sharp at high temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and difficult-to-machine materials. They last 10 to 20 times longer than their closest alternative, cobalt steel. Carbide can be brittle, however, so these bits require a rigid machine tool holder to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand drilling applications.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated bits, especially on materials like hardened steel, iron, and stainless steel.
    Uncoated—Excellent for a range of materials but won't last as long as coated bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit Point
    Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    8.0
    0.315"
    9560Round
    8 mmFour Facet
    3030A85000000
     
    Uncoated
    7.5
    0.2953"
    9560Round
    7.5 mmFour Facet
    3030A3500000
    8.0
    0.315"
    9548Round
    8 mmFour Facet
    3030A3600000
     

    Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

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

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

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

    Standard

    Split

    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.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    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
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    5.0
    0.1969"
    9550.8Round
    5 mmStandard
    28595A59000000
    5.0
    0.1969"
    9562Round
    5 mmSplit
    28595A2500000
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9550.8Round
    5.5 mmStandard
    28595A6100000
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9564Round
    5.5 mmSplit
    28595A2600000
     
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    12.5
    0.4921"
    9537.5Round
    12.5 mmStandard
    28805A42200000
     

    Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

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

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    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.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    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
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    5.4
    0.2126"
    9562.3Round
    5.4 mmSplit
    29355A8300000
     
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    11.0
    0.4331"
    9524.9Round
    11 mmSplit
    2456N13600000
     

    Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Hardened Steel, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Straight flutes withstand the heavy pressure needed to penetrate hardened steel. These bits cut more aggressively and resist stress better than spiral-flute bits. A lower-priced alternative to solid carbide, they stay sharp when drilling abrasive material but won’t last as long.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    5.0
    0.1969"
    9520Round
    5 mmNotched
    2973A62000000
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9522Round
    5.5 mmNotched
    2973A6300000
     

    Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite, Jobbers' Length.

    Jobbers' Length

    Cut clean holes in abrasive material without fraying or delaminating the surface. Made of carbide, these bits resist wear to retain a sharp edge, even after after hundreds of cuts.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Point
    Angle
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Bit
    Style
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Diamond Coated
    8.0
    0.315"
    9560Round
    8140°Brad
    Fluted3162A66000000
     
    Uncoated
    7.5
    0.2953"
    9560Round
    7.5140°Brad
    Fluted2828A12500000
    8.0
    0.315"
    9560Round
    8140°Brad
    Fluted2828A12600000
     

    Left-Hand Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Drill Bits. Left-Hand Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Split

    The flutes spiral in the opposite direction of other bits and stay sharp longer than high-speed steel. They’re primarily used to remove stripped screws. Choose a bit that’s slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw’s head. Set your power tool to rotate in reverse. Slowly drill in the center of the screw head, maintaining constant pressure. As the bit penetrates, it will catch onto the screw and reverse it out of the hole. If the screw is badly stripped, you might need to punch a starter hole. Also known as reverse-flute 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
    Each
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    1-9
    10-Up
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    5.5
    0.2165"
    9564Round
    5.5 mmSplit
    3474A57000000000000
     

    High-Speed Steel Square End Mills

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Mills. High-Speed Steel Square End Mills, 2 Flutes.

    2 Flutes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Mills. High-Speed Steel Square End Mills, 4 Flutes.

    4 Flutes

    Use these end mills for general purpose milling in most material, such as aluminum, brass, bronze, iron, and steel. They have a square end for milling square slots, pockets, and edges.
    End mills with fewer flutes provide better chip clearance for high-volume, high-speed plunge, slotting, and roughing cuts; end mills with more flutes provide a finer finish and operate with less vibration when run at high speeds.
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel—Use uncoated end mills for general purpose milling and short production runs.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel—Use titanium nitride (TiN)-coated end mills for demanding, high-speed jobs in hard material as well as for longer production runs. They’re more wear resistant than uncoated end mills, which means they last longer when run at similar speeds.
    Center Cutting—Center-cutting end mills allow plunge cuts into a surface.
    Mill, mm
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Shank Dia.,
    mm
    Lg. of
    Cut, mm
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Flute
    Spacing
    Helix
    Angle
    For Use On
    End Mill Type
    Cut
    Style
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
     
    2 Flutes
    200.000 to 0.0251938.195Equal30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelCenter CuttingSquare8853A85000000
     
    4 Flutes
    160.000 to 0.03815.941.395Equal30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelCenter CuttingSquare8854A3100000
    180.000 to 0.03815.941.395Equal30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelCenter CuttingSquare8854A8200000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel
     
    2 Flutes
    200.000 to 0.0251938.195Equal30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tool SteelCenter CuttingSquare8694A3700000
     
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