Value Collection 01541580 Taper Shank Drill Bit 4MT Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01541580 is a taper shank drill bit designed for heavy-duty drilling in metal, steel, and similar materials. It accepts a 4MT (Morse Taper 4) shank, fitting directly into compatible drill press spindles and machine tool holders without a separate chuck. The cutting end features a 118-degree standard point with web thinning to reduce thrust and improve centering. Built from high-speed steel with an oxide finish, this bit handles general-purpose drilling at elevated feed rates where carbon steel tooling would break down. Licensed machinists, toolroom technicians, and metal fabricators are the primary users.

This drill bit is sized at 1-29/32 inches (1.9063 inches decimal) in diameter, making it a large-format tool suited to drill presses, radial arm drills, and vertical milling machines configured for taper-shank tooling. The right-hand spiral flute with regular helix evacuates chips efficiently during through-hole and blind-hole operations in ferrous and non-ferrous stock. It is a general-purpose configuration appropriate for production shops, toolrooms, and maintenance departments performing structural or mechanical drilling tasks.

Key Features

• 4MT taper shank fits standard Morse Taper 4 spindles and sleeves directly
• 118-degree standard point with web thinning for reduced entry thrust and improved self-centering
• High-speed steel construction withstands heat generated during extended drilling cycles
• Oxide finish provides light corrosion resistance and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• Right-hand, regular-helix spiral flute promotes consistent chip evacuation
• General-purpose tool performance suitable for a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces

Compatibility

Designed for use in drill presses, radial arm drills, and machine tool spindles equipped with a Morse Taper 4 socket. Taper sleeves or reducing adapters can be used to fit this shank into larger taper spindles.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by qualified machinists or toolroom personnel familiar with taper-shank tooling. Power down and de-energize the machine spindle completely before inserting or removing the bit. Seat the taper shank firmly by hand and verify it is fully engaged before initiating a cut. Use appropriate speeds and feeds for the workpiece material and drill diameter to prevent tool overheating or chatter.