Chicago-latrobe 45295 Jobber Drill Bit 6.00 Mm Hss

Product Description

The CHICAGO-LATROBE 45295 is a 6.00 mm (0.2362 inch) jobber-length twist drill bit built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish. It features a 118-degree radial point and a regular spiral right-hand flute configuration, making it a general-purpose option for production and maintenance drilling tasks. Overall length is 93.00 mm (3.66 inches), with a flute length of 57.00 mm (2.24 inches) and a straight cylindrical shank of 6.00 mm (0.2362 inch) diameter. The tapered web construction includes web thinning to reduce thrust load and improve chip evacuation. This bit conforms to DIN 338 standards and is appropriate for machinists, millwrights, and general maintenance technicians working in shop or field environments.

The 45295 is suited for drilling aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and similar soft-to-medium materials in general-purpose applications. The Series 150D jobber drill is a standard platform used across fabrication shops, mechanical maintenance operations, and light manufacturing. The straight shank fits directly into standard drill chucks on benchtop drill presses, hand drills, and CNC machines without adapters. Its 6.00 mm diameter falls within the 6.00 to 7.00 mm size range class, useful when metric hole sizing is specified on engineering drawings or when drilling to fit metric fasteners.

Key Features

• 6.00 mm (0.2362 inch) diameter with diameter tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0007 inches for consistent hole sizing
• 118-degree radial point geometry for general-purpose entry on aluminum and non-ferrous workpieces
• Web-thinned tapered web reduces drilling thrust and improves chip flow
• Bright uncoated HSS construction - easy to inspect for wear and resharpen in the field
• Right-hand regular spiral flute with 2 flutes for efficient chip evacuation
• Conforms to DIN 338 standard for interchangeability across metric tooling setups

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose jobber drill for use in standard drill chucks accepting straight cylindrical shanks. Suitable for drill presses, hand drills, and CNC spindles with a 6.00 mm or equivalent chuck capacity. Primary workpiece material rating is aluminum and non-ferrous metals per manufacturer specification.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists, millwrights, or maintenance technicians using a standard keyed or keyless drill chuck. Ensure the machine is powered down and the chuck is fully tightened around the straight shank before operation. Use appropriate cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling non-ferrous metals to extend tool life and improve hole finish. Inspect the bit for chipping or wear before each use and replace or resharpen when point geometry is compromised.