Value Collection 01400282 Taper Length Drill Bit Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01400282 is a taper length twist drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, wood, and plastic. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a black oxide finish, it offers improved lubricity and basic corrosion resistance during drilling operations. The bit features a 118-degree standard point angle, right-hand spiral flute geometry, and a web-thinned tapered web configuration that reduces thrust force at the point. At 7.25 inches overall length with a 4.625-inch flute, this taper length format provides added reach compared to a jobber-length bit, making it well suited for deeper hole applications in production and maintenance environments.

This drill bit is intended for use in standard drill presses, CNC drilling machines, or hand-held power drills with a compatible chuck. The straight cylindrical shank ensures compatibility with conventional three-jaw drill chucks across a wide range of equipment. Its general-purpose grade makes it appropriate for machinists, maintenance technicians, fabricators, and toolroom personnel handling everyday drilling tasks in light to medium-duty materials. No coolant-through capability is present, so external cutting fluid or flood coolant should be applied at the cutting face when drilling ferrous metals at higher speeds.

Key Features

• HSS construction provides durability across a range of common workpiece materials
• Black oxide coating reduces friction and provides light corrosion resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle suits general-purpose drilling applications
• Web-thinned tapered web reduces point thrust and improves chip evacuation
• Right-hand regular spiral flute promotes consistent chip clearing
• Taper length body at 7.25 inches overall extends reach beyond standard jobber bits

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose taper length drill bit compatible with standard three-jaw drill chucks accepting a straight cylindrical shank in the 0.4375-inch diameter range.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed and removed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician using a standard keyed or keyless drill chuck. Ensure the machine is fully powered down and the spindle has come to a complete stop before changing bits. Secure the shank fully into the chuck with no less than the minimum recommended grip depth to prevent slippage under load. When drilling ferrous metals, apply a suitable cutting fluid to the cutting zone to extend tool life and maintain dimensional accuracy.