Value Collection 01108182 Drill Blank Size 18 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01108182 is a wire gauge size 18 drill blank made from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish. Drill blanks are unfluted, precision-ground cylindrical rods used as the starting material for custom drill fabrication, as gauging pins, or as punch and die components. This blank measures 0.1695 inches in decimal diameter and 3.25 inches in overall length. High speed steel construction provides the hardness and wear resistance needed for toolroom and general machining environments. Installation or fabrication is performed by machinists and toolmakers working in precision metalworking, die shops, or maintenance repair operations.

This drill blank is suited for toolroom applications where a standard wire gauge size 18 diameter is required. Common uses include custom drill bit grinding, gauge pin applications, and fixture tooling. The bright uncoated finish indicates no surface treatment has been applied, making it compatible with applications where coating thickness would affect dimensional tolerances. Machinists selecting this blank for regrinding into a finished drill bit should verify shank and flute geometry against the target application before grinding.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 18 with a decimal diameter of 0.1695 inches
• 3.25 inches overall length for standard toolroom applications
• High speed steel construction for hardness and wear resistance
• Bright uncoated finish preserves tight dimensional tolerances
• Suitable for use as a gauge pin, punch blank, or drill blank regrind stock

Compatibility

Designed as a standard wire gauge size 18 drill blank for general toolroom, machining, and precision fabrication applications requiring a 0.1695-inch diameter unfluted rod.

Installation Notes

Drill blanks are handled and finished by qualified machinists or toolmakers. When grinding a blank into a finished tool, use appropriate wheel dressing and coolant practices to avoid overheating high speed steel and drawing the temper. Secure workholding fixtures before any grinding or pressing operation. Follow applicable shop safety standards and machine guarding requirements during all fabrication steps.