Precision Twist Drill 6001088 Taper Shank Drill Bit Hss

Product Description

The PRECISION TWIST DRILL 6001088 is a taper shank drill bit engineered for general-purpose metal drilling in professional shop and field environments. Built from high speed steel with an oxide finish, this bit features a right-hand spiral flute and a standard 118-degree point with web thinning for improved centering and reduced thrust. The 2MT (Morse Taper 2) shank seats directly into compatible drill press spindles and milling machine quills without a chuck. Overall length is 8.5938 inches, and the flute runs 4.75 inches, giving this bit a 4xD flute-to-diameter ratio appropriate for deep-hole work in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

This drill bit is intended for machinists, tool and die technicians, maintenance mechanics, and industrial fabricators working on drill presses, lathes with drill chucks, or milling machines equipped with Morse taper spindles. At 0.6102 inches (15.50 mm) in diameter, it suits structural steel, cast iron, aluminum, and similar workpiece materials in both job-shop production and maintenance-repair-overhaul applications. The Series 5ATS designation and DIN 345 standard compliance indicate industrial-grade dimensional accuracy and interchangeability.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction with oxide finish for wear resistance in general-purpose drilling
• 2MT Morse Taper 2 shank for direct spindle mounting without a chuck
• 118-degree standard point with web thinning for improved self-centering and reduced entry thrust
• Right-hand spiral flute, 4.75 inches long, optimized for chip evacuation in through-hole drilling
• Conforms to DIN 345 for dimensional interchangeability with other standard taper shank bits
• Coolant-through: No — suitable for conventional flood or dry drilling setups

Compatibility

Designed for use in any drill press, lathe tailstock, or milling machine spindle accepting a Morse Taper 2 (2MT) shank, consistent with DIN 345 taper shank drill standards.

Installation Notes

Installation and removal of Morse taper shank bits requires the machine to be fully powered down and the spindle at rest before seating or drifting the bit. Seat the taper shank firmly by hand or with a soft mallet strike to ensure full engagement in the spindle socket; an improperly seated taper can spin and damage the socket bore. Use an appropriate drift key and drift slot to remove the bit — never pry against the flutes. Cutting speeds and feeds should be selected per standard HSS drill tables for the workpiece material and hole diameter.