The Vermont American 7/32" Gold Oxide Drill Bit, model 12164, is a professional-grade cutting tool engineered for consistent, reliable performance in demanding automotive and industrial environments. Designed for precision and efficiency, this drill bit streamlines drilling operations across a wide array of materials, ensuring durability and clean results for professional technicians.
Key Features
- Gold Oxide Coating: Enhances surface hardness and lubricity, significantly reducing friction and heat buildup to optimize drilling speed and extend bit life when working with various metals, wood, and plastics.
- Speed Helix Design: Facilitates rapid material removal and efficient chip evacuation, allowing for quicker penetration and reduced heat, crucial during continuous use in professional settings.
- 135-Degree Split Point: Ensures immediate bit engagement upon contact, preventing bit walking or skating for accurate, clean hole starts without the need for a pilot punch. This self-centering feature is vital for precision drilling tasks.
- Reduced 3/8-Inch Shank: Offers broad compatibility, allowing seamless integration with most standard 3/8-inch drill chucks found in professional-grade corded and cordless drills.
Applications
This versatile drill bit is an essential tool for general-purpose drilling across a wide range of materials commonly encountered in professional settings, including automotive repair, fabrication, and industrial maintenance. It is suitable for creating pilot holes, through-holes, and clearance holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, hardwoods, softwoods, and various plastic composites. Its robust design supports efficient drilling into common automotive materials such as steel, aluminum, and sheet metal panels.
Technical Specifications
- Size: 7/32" (0.2188" Decimal Equivalent)
- Length: 2-1/2"
- Overall Length: 3-3/4"
- Shank Diameter: 3/8"
- Point Type: 135-Degree Split Point
- Coating: Gold Oxide
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