Titanium Coated Drill Bit, 17/64 In Diameter - Vermont American

The Vermont American 12367 Titanium Coated Drill Bit, with a 17/64 inch diameter, is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who require consistent performance in demanding automotive and industrial applications. This drill bit is designed for efficient drilling through tough materials such as structural steel, alloy steels, and cast iron, offering extended tool life and significantly reduced friction during operation. Its precise 135-degree split point design ensures accurate starts and clean holes without the need for a center punch.

Key Features

• Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coating: The gold-colored Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating provides a hard, low-friction surface, significantly enhancing durability and extending the drill bit's lifespan by reducing heat buildup during high-speed drilling. This coating makes the bits more resistant to heat and friction, helping them remain sharper even after extended use on hard surfaces.
• Precision 135-Degree Split Point Tip: This design ensures immediate material penetration and prevents "walking" or slipping on curved or uneven surfaces, facilitating precise hole placement without pre-drilling. It also requires less thrust pressure to drill.
• Heat-Treated Steel Construction: Engineered for superior strength and robust wear resistance, the heat-treated steel construction ensures reliable performance under repetitive professional use in challenging materials.
• Versatile Material Compatibility: Optimized for effective drilling in a broad spectrum of hard materials, including structural steel, alloy metals, cast iron, hard plastics, and dense wood.

Applications

This drill bit is a valuable addition to any professional toolkit, suitable for a wide array of tasks in automotive repair and fabrication, industrial maintenance, and general workshop environments. It is ideal for creating pilot holes for fasteners in chassis components, drilling through engine block elements, preparing openings in heavy machinery, or modifying other demanding metal parts where precision and durability are critical.

Specifications

• Diameter: 17/64 inch
• Overall Length: 4-1/8 inches
• Flute Length: 2-7/8 inches