Vermont American 12364 Titanium Coated Drill Bit, 7/32 In Diamet - Vermont American

The Vermont American 12364 Titanium Coated Drill Bit is a robust and precise tool designed for professional technicians and mechanics. This 7/32-inch diameter drill bit delivers exceptional durability and efficient material removal across a variety of demanding applications, making it an essential addition to any professional toolkit.

Key Features

• 135-Degree Split Point: Engineered for immediate cutting on contact, this split point design minimizes bit walking and eliminates the need for a center punch, ensuring accurate hole starts.
• High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction: Crafted from high-speed steel, the drill bit provides superior strength and heat resistance, crucial for maintaining sharpness and performance during repetitive drilling tasks in tough materials.
• Titanium Coating: A durable titanium coating hardens the bit surface, significantly extending its lifespan by reducing friction and wear. This coating also acts as a lubricant, lessening torque requirements and heat buildup, leading to longer bit life than standard HSS bits.
• Speed Helix Design: The "Speed Helix" feature actively augers dust and chips away from the tip more quickly, reducing heat accumulation and further contributing to extended bit life.
• Tri-Flat Shank: Designed with a tri-flat shank, this drill bit ensures a positive and secure hold in the drill chuck, preventing slippage during high-torque applications.

Applications

This versatile drill bit is suitable for a wide array of professional applications, including:

• Automotive Maintenance and Repair: Ideal for creating clearance holes in metal sheeting, drilling pilot holes for tapping (matches 1/4"-20 UNC tap size), and drilling into automotive panels and machinery housings.
• Industrial Fabrication: Effective for repetitive drilling in carbon steels, alloy steels, and other hard metals commonly encountered in manufacturing and assembly.
• Construction and Woodworking: Capable of producing clean, precise holes in wood, composition board, plastic, PVC, and other tough construction materials.
• General Machine Shop Use: A reliable choice for general-purpose drilling where durability, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 12364
• Diameter: 7/32 inch (0.21875 inches / approximately 5.56 mm)
• Material: High-Speed Steel with Titanium Coating
• Point Angle: 135 degrees
• Overall Length: 3-3/4 inches (for jobber length)
• Flute Length: 2-1/2 inches (for jobber length)