Value Collection 01358456 Size 45 Screw Machine Drill Bit Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01358456 is a screw machine length drill bit designed for close-tolerance drilling in metal, plastic, and similar materials. It is manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS) with an oxide finish that reduces friction and provides moderate corrosion resistance. The bit drills a 0.0820 inch diameter hole, corresponding to wire gauge size 45, with a standard 118-degree point angle suited for general-purpose work. The shorter screw machine length body — 1.75 inches overall — provides increased rigidity compared to jobber-length bits, making it well-suited for drill press, CNC turret, and screw machine applications where chatter and deflection must be minimized.

This bit is used in production machining environments, job shops, and maintenance settings where small-diameter, precise holes are required. The straight cylindrical shank accepts standard drill chucks without modification. With a 0.75 inch flute length and right-hand cutting direction, it is appropriate for through-hole and blind-hole drilling in thin stock, sheet metal, and small workpieces. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and industrial maintenance technicians commonly specify this size for pilot holes, tap drilling for small fasteners, and instrument work.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 45 — 0.0820 inch diameter for precise small-hole drilling
• High-speed steel construction for durability across a range of work materials
• Oxide coating reduces friction and provides light corrosion resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose drilling
• Screw machine length body (1.75 inches OAL) delivers greater rigidity than jobber-length alternatives
• Web-thinned, parallel-web design reduces thrust force at entry
• Right-hand cutting, regular spiral flute for standard drill chuck use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose screw machine length drill bit suitable for use in standard drill chucks, drill presses, CNC turret machines, and automatic screw machines accepting straight cylindrical shank tooling in the small-diameter range.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed and replaced by machinists or maintenance technicians using a standard drill chuck key or keyless chuck. Secure the shank fully in the chuck before operation and verify concentricity to minimize runout at this small diameter. Always bring spindle to a full stop before changing tooling. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the work material to extend cutting edge life and maintain hole quality.