Titanium Coated Drill Bit, 1/4 In Diameter - Vermont American

The Vermont American 12366 Titanium Coated Drill Bit, with a 1/4-inch diameter, is engineered for reliable and efficient drilling in professional automotive, fleet, and industrial environments. Constructed from high-speed steel and enhanced with a durable Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating, this drill bit offers extended tool life and consistent performance across a variety of common shop materials. Its professional-grade design ensures precision and durability for demanding maintenance and repair tasks.

Key Features

• Durable HSS Core with TiN Coating: Built with a high-speed steel core, this 1/4-inch diameter drill bit maintains edge strength. The Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating significantly boosts hardness and wear resistance while reducing friction, extending bit life up to six times longer than standard HSS bits by preventing overheating and dulling.
• 135° Split Point Design: The precision-ground 135° split point initiates drilling quickly, minimizes bit "walking" on curved, painted, or plated surfaces, and often eliminates the need for a pilot hole. This design requires less pressure for penetration and drills faster.
• Straight Shank Compatibility: The standard round shank ensures broad compatibility with most corded and cordless drills, as well as drill presses equipped with 3-jaw chucks, allowing for secure and rapid tool changes.
• Clean, Accurate Holes: Engineered to produce consistent, round, and accurate holes, ensuring fasteners seat properly and reducing the need for rework on critical repairs.

Applications

This drill bit is well-suited for drilling a variety of materials including wood, plastics, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and brass, commonly encountered in brackets, clips, and electrical enclosures. It is ideal for fabricating or enlarging mounting holes for clamps, P-clips, harness retainers, and small fasteners on passenger cars, light trucks, and fleet vehicles. A reliable choice for general maintenance, repair, and assembly work in automotive shops, dealership service bays, and industrial facilities using handheld drills or drill presses.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model: 12366
• Product Type: Titanium Coated Drill Bit
• Diameter: 1/4 inch
• Material: High-Speed Steel with TiN coating
• Shank: Standard straight shank
• Approximate Weight: 0.5 lb