Hertel 71206700 Jobber Drill Bit Wire 53 Hss Oxide

Product Description

The HERTEL 71206700 is a jobber-length twist drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, wood, and plastic. It is ground to Wire Size 53, with a decimal diameter of 0.0595 inches, making it suitable for close-tolerance work where a standard fractional bit is too large. The bit is manufactured from high speed steel with an oxide coating to reduce friction and extend tool life in moderate-duty applications. It features a 118-degree standard point angle, a right-hand spiral flute, and a straight-cylindrical shank. Machinists, toolroom technicians, and maintenance trades use this bit in drill presses, CNC machines, and handheld drills.

This bit fits applications requiring a No. 53 wire gauge hole, commonly used for tapping operations, through-hole drilling in sheet metal, and precision pilot holes in light fabrication work. The 0.0595-inch diameter falls within the 0.0500 to 0.1000-inch drill bit size range, placing it at the smaller end of the wire gauge spectrum. It is packaged as a single bit and is well suited for shop environments that stock individual sizes by wire gauge number.

Key Features

• Wire Size 53 with a decimal diameter of 0.0595 inches for close-tolerance drilling
• High speed steel construction with oxide coating for reduced friction and improved wear resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle with web-thinned, tapered web for easier penetration
• Right-hand cut with a regular spiral flute for efficient chip evacuation
• Straight-cylindrical shank compatible with standard drill chucks
• 2-flute geometry suitable for general-purpose metalworking and maintenance applications

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose jobber-length drill bit for use in standard drill chucks accepting a 0.0595-inch straight shank across drill presses, CNC drilling equipment, and handheld power drills.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed and replaced by machinists, tool and die technicians, and general maintenance trades. Secure the straight-cylindrical shank firmly in the drill chuck before operation and verify concentricity to avoid deflection at this small diameter. Use appropriate cutting fluid for metal drilling to reduce heat buildup and extend bit life. Do not exceed the recommended feed rate or spindle speed for the workpiece material, as small-diameter high speed steel bits are susceptible to breakage under side load or excessive feed pressure.