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At 2.9531 inches overall length with a 1.6875-inch flute length, it fits standard drill chucks and magnetic drill press setups used by machinists, pipefitters, and electricians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bit is suited for drilling steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals in residential and commercial trade applications. Typical uses include conduit and panel knockout work, structural steel fabrication, HVAC sheet metal, and plumbing rough-in where precise, clean-entry holes are required in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The straight cylindrical shank accepts standard 3-jaw chucks on bench drills, hand drills, and drill presses. It conforms to DIN 338 standards, making it a direct fit in metric tooling setups common in commercial construction and industrial maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.00 mm (0.1575 inch) diameter with straight cylindrical shank for universal chuck compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135-degree standard point angle with web thinning for reduced entry force and less bit walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed steel construction rated for steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous workpiece materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose drilling without specialized coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular spiral flute with 11xD flute-to-diameter ratio for efficient chip removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConforms to DIN 338 specification for consistent dimensional accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for general-purpose drilling in steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals per workpiece material codes P, M, K, N, and S. Fits any standard drill chuck accepting a 4.00 mm straight shank. Part of the PRECISION TWIST DRILL QC21PM series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall and remove drill bits only with the drill unpowered and the chuck fully released. Secure the workpiece before drilling to prevent rotation or slipping. Use appropriate cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling ferrous metals to extend bit life and maintain hole quality. Inspect the point and flutes for wear or chipping before each use; a damaged bit should be replaced or resharpened before continuing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.00 mm (0.1575 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.9531 inches (75.00 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.6875 inches (43.00 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.00 mm (0.1575 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.2599 inches (32 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Drilling Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.6929 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular Spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight Cylindrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tapered, Web-Thinned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Speed Steel (HSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Workpiece Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel, Aluminum, Non-Ferrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e: DIN 338\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: QC21PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Margin\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.04167 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: PRECISION TWIST DRILL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5996949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PRECISION TWIST DRILL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51721080963378,"sku":"5996949","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/5a85133a1139dc8a6ea2473e7ab0e3fa_f5e7f11f-afa9-492f-ac48-89bf5f95d4ed.jpg?v=1788573233","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/precision-twist-drill-5996949-4-00-mm-hss-jobber-drill","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}