Value Collection 01358407 Size 40 Screw Machine Drill Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01358407 is a screw machine length drill bit designed for close-tolerance drilling in metal, plastic, and similar materials. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with an oxide finish, it runs a wire gauge Size 40 cutting diameter of 0.098 inches. The 118-degree standard point angle suits general-purpose hole-making in production and maintenance environments. At 1-13/16 inches overall length, the stub-style body provides added rigidity over jobber-length bits, reducing deflection in short-reach applications. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die techs, and maintenance mechanics are the primary users.

This bit fits production drilling applications where a rigid, short-bodied tool is preferred over a standard jobber-length bit. Typical scenarios include drilling pilot holes, clearance holes, and through-holes in sheet metal, mild steel, aluminum, and plastics. The straight cylindrical shank seats directly into standard drill chucks and drill press spindles without adapters. It is suited for bench-top drill presses, CNC machining centers with collet chucks sized for the shank diameter, and handheld power drills used in light production work.

Key Features

• Wire gauge Size 40 cutting diameter — 0.098 inches for close-tolerance work
• High-speed steel construction for durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Oxide coating provides light corrosion resistance and reduces friction during cutting
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose drilling
• Stub screw machine length body (1-13/16 inches OAL) reduces deflection and chatter
• Right-hand cut, regular spiral flute with web-thinned parallel web for improved chip evacuation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose screw machine length drill bit compatible with standard drill chucks and collet systems accepting a straight cylindrical shank in the 0.098-inch diameter class.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified maintenance mechanic should secure the shank fully in the chuck or collet before operation. Power down and de-energize the machine before changing bits. Use appropriate cutting fluid for ferrous materials to extend tool life and maintain hole tolerance. Verify chuck capacity matches the shank diameter before seating the bit.