Value Collection 01108158 Drill Blank Size 15 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01108158 is a wire gauge size 15 drill blank made from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish. Drill blanks are precision-ground cylindrical rods used as the raw stock for custom tooling, punch pins, and specialty cutting tools. This blank measures 0.1800 inches in decimal diameter and has an overall length of 3.375 inches, giving machinists and toolmakers a consistent, hardened starting point for grinding to final geometry. The high speed steel construction delivers the hardness and heat resistance needed for production machining and tool room applications.

This drill blank is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments that grind their own tooling in-house. It serves as a starting point for fabricating custom drills, pilots, dowel pins, and punch blanks. The bright, uncoated surface allows for accurate measurement and clean grinding without any coating interference. Applications span light manufacturing, precision tooling, and prototype work where standard off-the-shelf drill geometries do not meet job-specific requirements.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 15 with a decimal diameter of 0.1800 inches for precise tooling applications
• Overall length of 3.375 inches provides adequate stock for grinding and finishing
• High speed steel construction offers strong hardness and heat resistance during machining
• Bright, uncoated finish allows for accurate inspection and straightforward surface grinding
• Consistent diameter tolerance supports reliable fit in punch, pin, and drill fabrication

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose drill blank for tool room and machine shop use where a wire gauge size 15, 0.1800-inch diameter high speed steel blank is required.

Installation Notes

Drill blanks are typically handled and finished by machinists or tool and die makers using surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, and precision measuring equipment. Secure the blank properly in grinding fixtures before material removal to avoid deflection or surface damage. Follow standard shop safety practices including eye protection and proper grinding wheel guards when finishing this blank to final geometry.