53/64 DRILL BIT XXX - R W THOMPSON INC

The R W Thompson KK12-53/64 Drill Bit is a professional-grade tool designed for precise metal drilling in demanding automotive, fleet, and industrial settings. This durable drill bit consistently produces accurate 53/64" holes, critical for ensuring correct component fitment, fastener engagement, and bushing alignment where exact dimensions are specified. Manufactured with a focus on quality and performance, it meets the rigorous demands of professional technicians and mechanics.

Key Features

• Precision 53/64" Diameter: Engineered to maintain exact sizing for accurate bores in critical components such as brackets, crossmembers, frame rails, and fabrication plates, crucial for precise integration where a 53/64" or comparable xxx53 dimension is required.
• Industrial-Grade Construction: Manufactured from high-quality tool steel, ensuring extended service life and consistent performance in rigorous applications across drill presses, magnetic drills, and heavy-duty handheld drills.
• Optimized Cutting Geometry: Features an efficient point and flute design that promotes clean cutting action, smooth chip evacuation, and minimizes heat buildup and chatter in various metal alloys.
• Versatile Metal Performance: Delivers consistent and reliable results in common automotive and industrial materials, including mild steel, structural steel, cast iron, and select alloy components, when used with appropriate speeds and cutting fluid.
• Standard 1/2" Shank: Sized for 1/2" and larger-capacity chucks, ensuring broad compatibility with professional shop equipment and existing tool setups.

Applications

This drill bit is ideal for a range of professional tasks:

• Drilling mounting holes for suspension brackets, axle brackets, and crossmembers on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Fabricating or modifying frames, hitches, and custom mounts that require specific 53/64" or xxx53 bores for precise component integration.
• Installing bushings, sleeves, pins, or hardware that necessitate controlled clearance at 53/64" dimensions.
• Reworking or enlarging existing holes in shop and industrial repair operations to meet precise drawing specifications.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: R W Thompson Inc
• Model / Part Number: KK12-53/64
• Size: 53/64" diameter
• Weight: 0.5 lb