Chicago-latrobe 69032 Jobber Drill Bit Wire 32 Hss 135 Split Point

Product Description

The CHICAGO-LATROBE 69032 is a jobber-length drill bit designed for heavy-duty drilling in steel alloy and similar ferrous materials. Built from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it measures wire gauge size 32, which equals 0.1160 inches in decimal. The 135-degree split point reduces walking on entry and lowers the thrust needed to start a hole. A parabolic flute geometry improves chip evacuation in deeper cuts, making this bit well suited for production drilling environments where heat and chip buildup are concerns.

This drill bit fits applications where precise, small-diameter holes are required in steel alloy workpieces. The Series 150DH designation identifies it as a heavy-duty jobber-length bit intended for use in drill presses, CNC drilling centers, and hand-held power drills. The straight cylindrical shank seats securely in standard drill chucks. It is a right-hand cut tool, appropriate for conventional drilling operations in metalworking, maintenance, and fabrication settings handled by machinists and industrial mechanics.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 32 (0.1160 inches decimal) with a tight diameter tolerance of -0.0005 to 0.0000 inches
• 135-degree split point reduces center-punch dependency and walking on hard surfaces
• Parabolic flute design promotes faster chip removal and reduces heat buildup in deep holes
• Web-thinned, tapered web configuration lowers cutting resistance in steel alloy
• High-speed steel construction rated for heavy-duty use in ferrous materials
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose metal drilling without specialized coating requirements

Compatibility

Designed as a heavy-duty OEM-style jobber-length drill bit for use with standard drill chucks accepting a 0.1160-inch straight cylindrical shank, compatible with drill presses, CNC drilling equipment, and hand-held power drills rated for small-diameter metalworking operations.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this drill bit should be performed by qualified machinists or tradespeople familiar with metalworking practices. Always secure the workpiece and ensure the drill chuck is fully tightened before operation. Apply cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling steel alloy to extend bit life and reduce thermal stress. Inspect the cutting edges for wear or chipping before each use and replace the bit if point geometry is compromised.