Value Collection 0695470 Screw Machine Drill Bit Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0695470 is a screw machine length (stub) drill bit built for trade and production drilling applications where a shorter overall length provides increased rigidity and reduced deflection. Manufactured from cobalt high-speed steel, this bit handles harder workpiece materials and higher heat conditions that standard HSS bits cannot tolerate as effectively. It features a 135-degree split point for fast, self-centering starts without a pilot hole, and a regular right-hand spiral with two flutes for efficient chip evacuation. The straw finish indicates a heat-treated surface condition. Weighing 0.03 pounds, this is a single-bit package intended for professional machinists, pipefitters, and HVAC or plumbing technicians drilling through tough metals.

Screw machine length drill bits are commonly used in production shops, maintenance facilities, and field service environments where shorter bit length reduces chatter and breakage, particularly when drilling into stainless steel, hardened steel, cast iron, or other ferrous materials. The straight shank fits standard drill chucks across a wide range of corded drills, drill presses, and CNC equipment. This bit is suited for professional trades requiring precision, repeatable hole geometry in metalworking or mechanical installation tasks.

Key Features

• Cobalt high-speed steel construction for heat resistance and extended tool life in hard materials
• 135-degree split point for self-centering starts and reduced thrust force
• Right-hand cut with regular spiral and two flutes for efficient chip removal
• Straight shank fits standard drill chucks and drill press collets
• Straw finish indicates heat-treated surface for added hardness retention
• Stub (screw machine) length provides increased rigidity and reduced deflection versus jobber-length bits

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use screw machine length drill bit compatible with standard straight-shank drill chucks on corded drills, benchtop drill presses, and CNC drilling equipment used in metal fabrication and mechanical trade applications.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by qualified machinists or trade professionals familiar with metal drilling operations. Secure the straight shank fully in the chuck before operation and confirm the chuck key is removed prior to powering the drill. Use appropriate cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling ferrous metals to extend bit life and maintain hole quality. Do not exceed the recommended RPM range for the bit diameter and material being drilled.