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    Reamers
    3D CAD models available

    Finish holes to precise inch, metric, wire gauge, or letter sizes with these reamers.
    Round Shank
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Reamers. Reamers, Round Shank, Straight Flute.

    Straight Flute

    These reamers fit in the chuck of drill presses, turret lathes, and other machine and power tools, making them the most common shank type.
    Straight Flute—The most common flute style, these reamers are suitable for a wide range of applications, but not recommended for holes with a keyway or other breaks in the surface.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these are good for general purpose reaming in most materials.
    Cobalt Steel—With better heat and wear resistance than high-speed steel, these reamers run up to 25% faster, last longer, and perform better on hard materials, such as cast iron, hardened steel, titanium, and stainless steel.
    Carbide—For the highest level of accuracy when cutting hard materials, these are our hardest, strongest, and most wear-resistant reamers. They're used on materials such as iron, hardened steel, steel alloys, and plastic. Their hardness means they are brittle, so a highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the reamer from breaking.
    Lg., mm
    Reamer
    Dia.
    Material
    Flute
    Overall
    No. of
    Flutes
    Cutting Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    For Use On
    Each
    Straight Flute
     
    Metric
    16.0000 mmHigh-Speed Steel57.2228.680.0025 to 0.01Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    16.0000 mmCobalt Steel57.2228.680 to 0.005Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel0000000000000
    16.0000 mmCarbide44.4101.660 to 0.0003Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel000000000000000
     
    Square Shank
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Reamers. Reamers, Square Shank, Spiral Flute.

    Spiral Flute

    Turn these reamers by hand with an adjustable wrench or straight-handle tap wrench (sold separately).
    Spiral Flute—Since these reamers clear chips better than straight flutes, they leave holes with a smoother finish. They're better for holes with breaks in the surface, such as a keyway, because they cut continuously across the breaks instead of moving in and out.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these are good for general purpose reaming in most materials.
    Left-Hand Spiral—These reamers push chips downward as they cut, so they're often used in through holes.
    Lg., mm
    Reamer
    Dia.
    Material
    Square Shank
    Size, mm
    Flute
    Overall
    No. of
    Flutes
    Spiral
    Direction
    Cutting Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Specs.
    Met
    For Use On
    Each
    Spiral Flute
     
    Metric
    16.0000 mmHigh-Speed Steel12871758Left Hand0.008 to 0.015DIN 206Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
     

    Reamers for Hole Alignment

    Enlarge holes to correct misalignment and overlap. Misaligned holes often have a narrow entry, so the tapered shape is easier to insert and makes more contact to remove the overlapping material. These are also known as bridge and car reamers.
    Hex Shank
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Reamers. Reamers for Hole Alignment, Hex Shank, Helical-Spiral Flute.

    Helical-Spiral Flute

    The shank fits hex impact sockets, so you can use an impact wrench to both ream the hole and install a fastener.
    Helical-Spiral Flute—Prevent clogging when removing excess material with helical-spiral flutes. They also leave a smoother finish than straight flutes.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these are good for general purpose reaming in most materials.
    Left-Hand Spiral—These reamers push chips downward as they cut, so they're often used in through holes.
    Strong Hold—Magnets on the shank’s end keep these reamers from accidentally falling out of your tool.
    Lg., mm
    Reamer Dia.
    (A)
    Reamer
    Dia. (B), mm
    Material
    Hex Shank
    Size, mm
    Flute
    Overall
    Spiral
    Direction
    Cutting Dia.
    Tolerance, mm
    Performance
    For Use On
    Each
    Helical-Spiral Flute
     
    Metric
    16.0000 mm7.9000High-Speed Steel24114152Left Hand0 to 0.254Strong HoldAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
     

    Reamers for Taper-Pin Holes
    3D CAD models available

    Shape holes to match the profile of taper pins. After drilling a hole that matches the size of the small end of the taper pin you want to install, use these reamers to taper and finish the hole.
    Square Shank
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Reamers. Reamers for Taper-Pin Holes, Square Shank, Straight Flute.

    Straight Flute

    Turn these reamers by hand with an adjustable wrench, straight-handle tap wrench, or pin vise (sold separately).
    Straight Flute—The most common flute style, these reamers are suitable for a wide range of applications, but not recommended for holes with a keyway or other breaks in the surface.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these are good for general purpose reaming in most materials.
    Lg., mm
    For Taper
    Pin No.
    Reamer Dia.
    (A), mm
    Reamer Dia.
    (B), mm
    Material
    Square Shank
    Size, mm
    Flute
    Overall
    No. of
    Flutes
    Cutting Dia.
    Tolerance, mm
    Rate of
    Taper
    For Use On
    Each
    Straight Flute
     
    Metric
    1216.000011.8000High-Speed Steel11.221025580 to 0.1251:50Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000000
     
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