Value Collection 01108208 Drill Blank Size 20 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01108208 is a wire gauge size 20 drill blank manufactured from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish. Drill blanks are precision-ground cylindrical rods used as raw stock for fabricating custom drill bits, reamers, punches, and other cutting tools. This blank measures 0.161 inches in decimal diameter and has an overall length of 3.25 inches. The bright finish means no coating has been applied, leaving the steel in its natural ground state for direct use or further tooling operations. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals rely on high speed steel blanks for their combination of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance across a range of cutting applications.

This drill blank is suited for job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance facilities where custom tooling is produced in-house. It is commonly used when a standard off-the-shelf drill geometry is not available or when a specific shank diameter is required for a custom application. The 3.25-inch overall length provides enough stock for most short-tool fabrication tasks. Minimum order quantity is 10 pieces, making this appropriate for shops that maintain a supply of common wire gauge blanks on hand.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 20 with a decimal diameter of 0.161 inches for precise tool fabrication
• High speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance suitable for cutting tool applications
• Bright, uncoated finish allows direct use without stripping any surface treatment before grinding
• 3.25-inch overall length accommodates standard short-tool fabrication requirements
• Sold individually per package with a minimum order quantity of 10 pieces

Compatibility

Designed as standard wire gauge size 20 drill blank stock compatible with tool-room grinding and fabrication operations requiring a 0.161-inch diameter high speed steel rod.

Installation Notes

Drill blanks require further grinding or machining by a qualified tool-and-die maker or machinist before use as a finished cutting tool. Secure the blank properly in a tool-and-cutter grinder or surface grinder using appropriate workholding before any material removal. Eye protection and proper machine guarding are required during all grinding operations. Inspect each blank for straightness and surface defects before beginning fabrication.