Value Collection 01108612 Drill Blank Size 61 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01108612 is a wire gauge size 61 drill blank made from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish. Drill blanks are precision-ground cylindrical rods used as raw stock for custom tooling fabrication, including the manufacture of specialty drill bits, punches, gauges, and other precision cutting or measuring tools. At 1-5/8 inches overall length and 0.0390 inches in decimal diameter, this blank provides machinists and toolmakers with consistent dimensional accuracy needed for tight-tolerance work. The high speed steel construction handles the heat and wear demands of repeated grinding and machining operations.

This drill blank is suited for machine shops, tool-and-die operations, and precision manufacturing environments where standard off-the-shelf tooling does not meet application-specific requirements. It is commonly used when a technician or toolmaker needs to grind a custom profile, ream to a non-standard diameter, or fabricate a specialty punch. The wire gauge sizing follows standard wire gauge conventions, making it compatible with applications that specify 61 wire gauge tooling.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 61 with a decimal equivalent of 0.0390 inches for precise sizing reference
• Overall length of 1-5/8 inches provides sufficient stock for most small custom tooling applications
• High speed steel construction offers strong wear resistance and heat tolerance during grinding and machining
• Bright, uncoated finish allows easy inspection of surface condition prior to use
• Lightweight at 0.002 pounds, minimizing handling fatigue during fine toolmaking work

Compatibility

Designed as a standard wire gauge drill blank for use in machine shop and toolmaking applications requiring a size 61 wire gauge diameter of 0.0390 inches.

Installation Notes

Drill blanks are worked by toolmakers and machinists, not installed in the field sense of assembled hardware. Handle with care to avoid nicks or surface damage that could affect ground tolerances. Use appropriate grinding equipment and personal protective equipment when shaping or modifying the blank. Store in a dry environment to prevent surface oxidation on the uncoated steel.