Precision Twist Drill 6000223 Taper Length Drill Bit

Product Description

The PRECISION TWIST DRILL 6000223 is a taper length drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling across a wide range of materials. It is manufactured from high speed steel and features a 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for improved penetration and reduced thrust. The straight shank measures 0.2040 inches in diameter, and the overall length is 6 inches with a spiral flute length of 3-5/8 inches. This bit is suited for machine shop, maintenance, and fabrication environments where consistent hole quality across varying stock materials is required.

This drill bit is built for professional use in metalworking, fabrication, and general industrial applications. It handles a broad range of workpiece materials including alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, magnesium, nickel alloys, and reinforced plastics. The right-hand spiral flute geometry promotes efficient chip evacuation during through-hole and blind-hole drilling operations. It is a single-unit item suitable for bench drill press, milling machine, or hand drill use where a taper length body provides added rigidity compared to a jobber length bit.

Key Features

• 0.2040 inch diameter, equivalent to wire gauge size No. 6
• 118-degree standard point angle with web-thinned, tapered web for reduced entry force
• High speed steel construction for durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Bright/uncoated finish for general-purpose use without coating-related limitations
• Spiral flute length of 3-5/8 inches supports deep hole drilling with effective chip clearance
• ANSI standards compliant, Series R52

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style general-purpose taper length drill bit suitable for use with standard straight-shank chucks on drill presses, milling machines, and portable hand drills accepting a 0.2040 inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed and operated by machinists, tool and die technicians, and general maintenance trades. Secure the straight shank firmly in a properly sized chuck before operation and verify chuck runout is within acceptable tolerance to prevent bit deflection. Power down the machine completely before changing bits. Do not exceed the recommended feed rate or spindle speed for the workpiece material, as overheating can reduce the hardness of the high speed steel cutting edges.