Drill Bit, HSS, 12.5mm

Description

12.5mm HSS Drill Bit

HSS bits are hard and much more resistant to heat than high-carbon steel. You can use them to drill metal, hardwood, and most other materials at greater cutting speeds than carbon-steel bits. These drill bits, for the most part, replace carbon steels.

It’s pretty forgiving when it comes to hand drill and drill press operations. HSS is also very economical since it can be reused and resharpened to extend its life. In addition, HSS drill bits are sometimes coated with black oxide or titanium to prevent corrosion and reduce friction.

HSS bits are made of carbon steel with the addition of additional elements such as chrome and vanadium. As a result, they are incredibly durable and are well suited for drilling into metal surfaces.

HSS drill bits are suitable for drilling iron, steel, and other metals such as brass, copper, and aluminum alloy. When drilling metals, HSS drill bits are more resistant to the heat created by the high-speed operation. Their resilience is so impressive that it can reach up to 650°C when operating.  As a result, they can be employed at high drilling speeds on hard surfaces.

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