Value Collection 01108018 Drill Blank Wire Size 1 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01108018 is a high speed steel drill blank sized at 0.2280 inches (Wire Size 1) with an overall length of 3.875 inches. Drill blanks are precision-ground, unfluted round stock used as raw material for custom tooling fabrication or as replacement blanks for worn or broken drills. This blank features a bright, uncoated finish and is manufactured from high speed steel, making it suitable for grinding into custom drill profiles, punches, or gauges. Machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance technicians working in industrial or job-shop environments are the primary users.

This drill blank is suited for applications requiring a standard Wire Size 1 diameter in custom tooling, specialty drill fabrication, or precision gauging work. It fits into general machining operations where an off-the-shelf fluted drill is not appropriate and a ground-to-spec tool is required. The 3.875-inch overall length provides sufficient stock for most standard tool-grinding setups. Sold individually, it is appropriate for low-volume toolroom use or single-tool replacement scenarios.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance for grinding into custom cutting tools
• Bright, uncoated finish allows visual inspection and accepts additional coatings if required
• Wire Size 1 designation corresponds to a decimal diameter of 0.2280 inches for precise fitment
• 3.875-inch overall length offers adequate stock for most tool-grinding applications
• Sold as a single unit, suitable for toolroom or maintenance applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Wire Size 1 high speed steel drill blank suitable for use wherever a 0.2280-inch diameter unfluted blank is specified in custom tooling or grinding applications.

Installation Notes

Drill blanks are typically worked by machinists or tool grinders using surface grinders or tool-and-cutter grinders. Secure the blank properly in a grinding fixture before material removal. Always wear appropriate eye protection during grinding operations and follow shop safety procedures for high speed steel swarf. Do not use a drill blank as a fluted drill without proper grinding to the correct geometry.