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9/32" Titanium Drill Bulk - Vermont American

Part #: 12318

The Vermont American 12318 9/32" Titanium Drill Bit is engineered for consistent, repeatable drilling performance in demanding professional automotive, fleet, and industrial environments. This shop-grade bit features a titanium nitride-coated high-speed steel (HSS) body, delivering reliable accuracy and extended tool life when working across various metals, wood, and plastics.

Key Features

  • 9/32" Standard Diameter: A versatile size suitable for common tasks like mounting brackets, sensor attachments, and general repair work on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy equipment.
  • Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coating: Reduces friction and wear, significantly extending the edge life of the bit during repetitive drilling operations and light production runs.
  • High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction: Provides a balanced combination of hardness and toughness, making it effective for general-purpose drilling in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
  • Precision-Ground Flutes: Designed to improve chip evacuation, which helps manage heat buildup, minimizes bit wandering, and contributes to cleaner, more accurate holes.
  • Bulk Bit Format: Ideal for maintaining stocked drill indexes, job boxes, and MRO inventory, ensuring this frequently used 9/32" size is always on hand.

Applications

Designed for the rigorous demands of automotive technicians, fleet maintenance personnel, and industrial MRO teams, this drill bit excels in drilling mild steel, aluminum, brass, and cast iron. It is commonly used for tasks such as installing mounting brackets, securing line and hose clamps, attaching sensor and harness retainers, and general hardware installation on cars, trucks, buses, and material-handling equipment. The bit also performs reliably in wood and various plastics, making it suitable for creating jigs, fixtures, templates, and other general shop projects requiring a dependable 9/32" hole.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vermont American
  • Model / Part Number: 12318
  • Diameter: 9/32"
  • Material: Titanium Nitride–coated High-Speed Steel (HSS)
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This product was added to our catalog on Friday 26 October, 2012.