Cleveland C08712 Taper Length Drill Bit No. 10 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C08712 is a taper length, high-speed steel drill bit engineered for general-purpose drilling in metalworking applications. Built to Series 2510 specifications, it carries a standard 118-degree point angle and a spiral flute with web-thinning for reduced thrust and cleaner entry. The straight shank measures 0.1935 inches in diameter, matching the No. 10 wire size designation at 0.1935 inches. Flute length runs 3.625 inches with a 6-inch overall length, giving this bit more reach than a jobber-length drill without requiring a long-series tool. It is installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and tool-and-die professionals working on manual or CNC drilling equipment.

This drill bit is sized and configured for drilling alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron in production and maintenance environments. The taper length design suits through-hole applications in moderately thick stock where a jobber-length bit would lack the reach and a long-length bit would be unnecessarily flexible. The right-hand spiral flute evacuates chips efficiently in these ferrous materials. It conforms to ASME B94.11M and DIN 340 standards, making it appropriate for shops that hold to those dimensional and tolerance benchmarks.

Key Features

• No. 10 wire size — 0.1935 inch diameter with a tight tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0007 inches
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose entry into ferrous metals
• Web-thinned, tapered web design reduces cutting thrust and improves chip flow
• Taper length body — 3.625 inch flute length and 6 inch overall length for extended reach
• High-speed steel construction with coating for improved wear resistance
• Right-hand cut, spiral flute, straight shank — compatible with standard drill chucks and collets
• Meets ASME B94.11M and DIN 340 dimensional standards

Compatibility

Rated for drilling alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron. Designed as a general-purpose taper-length replacement or supplement for Series 2510 No. 10 wire-size drill bits used in standard drill presses, lathes, and CNC machining centers with appropriate chuck or collet capacity.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or maintenance technicians in accordance with shop safety procedures. Secure the straight shank firmly in a drill chuck or collet before operation and verify runout before cutting. Ensure the workpiece is clamped securely to prevent movement during drilling. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the material being drilled to extend tool life and maintain hole-diameter tolerance.