Titan Usa TC20216 Screw Machine Drill Bit Size 16 Carbide

Product Description

The TITAN USA TC20216 is a screw machine length drill bit designed for high-precision drilling in metalworking and machining applications. Built from solid carbide, this bit offers superior hardness and wear resistance compared to high-speed steel alternatives. It features a 135-degree split point that reduces walking and minimizes the need for a center punch before drilling. At 2 inches overall length, the stub-style body provides added rigidity, reducing deflection during short-hole drilling cycles. The bright uncoated finish suits applications where coating adhesion or heat buildup is not a primary concern. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals are the primary installers of this bit in CNC, manual mill, and drill press setups.

This bit is sized at wire gauge 16, equivalent to 0.1770 decimal inch and 4.50 mm, placing it in the 0.1500 to 0.2000 decimal inch size range. The screw machine length format is well suited to production drilling environments where rigidity and chip clearance must be balanced in tight workholding setups. The right-hand cutting direction and regular spiral flute design support standard spindle rotation in vertical and horizontal machining operations. The straight cylindrical shank is compatible with standard drill chucks and collet systems commonly found on production and toolroom equipment.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for extended tool life in hard and abrasive materials
• 135-degree split point reduces thrust force and eliminates bit walking on flat surfaces
• Screw machine length body provides added rigidity and reduced deflection
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose metalworking applications
• Right-hand cutting with regular spiral flute for efficient chip evacuation
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard chucks and collet systems

Compatibility

Designed as a screw machine length drill bit for use in standard drill chucks and collet holders accepting a straight cylindrical shank in the 0.1500 to 0.2000 decimal inch size range on CNC and manual machine tools.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed with the machine powered down and the spindle fully stopped. Secure the straight shank firmly in a properly sized chuck or collet to minimize runout before operation. Machinists should verify spindle speed and feed rate are appropriate for the workpiece material and carbide tooling requirements before beginning a cut. Solid carbide bits are brittle and should not be used in unstable or high-vibration setups where flexing could cause chipping or fracture.