Cleveland C71208 Jobber Length Drill Bit 1.4 Mm Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C71208 is a jobber-length twist drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, wood, and plastic. Built from high speed steel with an oxide coating for added wear resistance, the bit features a 118-degree standard point angle and a right-hand spiral flute configuration. The overall length is 1.575 inches with a flute length of 0.709 inches. The straight-cylindrical shank measures 0.0551 inches in diameter, matching the 1.4 mm (0.0551-inch) cutting diameter. Web thinning reduces thrust requirements at the point for cleaner starts on small-diameter work. Manufactured to DIN 338 specification, this bit is suited for machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with close-tolerance small-diameter holes.

The C71208 is used in bench drill presses, CNC machining centers, and hand-held electric drills wherever a 1.4 mm hole is required. Its regular spiral and tapered web construction make it appropriate for production drilling and one-off maintenance tasks in light-gauge ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The DIN 338 designation confirms dimensional conformance to internationally recognized standards, making it a reliable drop-in for European and metric tooling programs. It is sold individually but requires a minimum order quantity of 12 units per purchase.

Key Features

• 1.4 mm (0.0551 inches) cutting diameter to DIN 338 specification
• High speed steel construction with oxide finish for corrosion and wear resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle with web-thinned, tapered web for reduced thrust
• Right-hand cut, regular spiral flute for efficient chip evacuation
• Straight-cylindrical shank for broad chuck compatibility
• Diameter tolerance held to -0.0005 to 0.0000 inches for consistent fit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose jobber-length drill bit suitable for use in standard drill chucks accepting a 0.0551-inch straight-cylindrical shank, consistent with DIN 338 tooling programs.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists and tooling technicians. Secure the shank fully in a properly sized collet or keyless chuck before operation, and confirm the drilling machine is powered down and locked out before changing tooling. Use cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material when drilling ferrous metals to extend tool life. Do not exceed the spindle speed recommended for the workpiece material and bit diameter.