Balloffet is your best partner for the supply of drawing dies for all types of metals, including coated, even in the smallest diameters.

“Just to let eveyone know these drill bits are BRILLIANT, it is the first time I have ever worked with metal and was using titanium bits, managed 3 holes with 3 drill bits. Then I ordered TTP bits and they were like a hot knife through butter. I was drilling 1cm hard steel and the job was so easy. Highly recommended. Don’t buy expensive immitations”

“Great buy. Have used drills from well known manufacturers, but these are better. Would recommend them and will be using again”

Choose from our selection of closed-end wrenches, including combination wrenches, ratcheting box wrenches, and more. In stock and ready to ship.

A 1/8th" bit would mean a 1/8" bearing. The inner diameter would be like... 1/16th if I'm being generous.

Because there are many drill bits that drill through metal it is important to choose the best one for the item you are drilling. Metal drill bits vary in cost, durability and ability to drill different metals. The ultimate guide to drill bits will certainly help you decide what drill bit to use.

If you are using a hand drill it is best to use one with variable speed control. This is because different metals drill best at different drilling speeds. You can refer to one of our our metal drilling speed chart. Imperial drill bit speed and feed chart.

Cobalt drill bits are the best drill bits for hard metals including stainless steel. If you are using a hand drill then a 5% (M35) drill bit will be most suitable and it will be less brittle than other drill bits. TTP HARD drill bits are 5% cobalt and are a high quality drill bit.

“These are by far the best metal drill bits I have ever used hands down. I hesitated to purchase these bits for a while because of the price but finally pulled the trigger and I can say I was stupid for not buying them right away. If you are thinking of buying these but are hesitant because of the price do yourself a favour and get them, you will save time and money in the long run.”

Feb 22, 2021 — Check the Shank ... Typical drill bits have markings somewhere on the shank above the threads. It's small, but it usually has the drill-bit ...

Jul 12, 2005 — you suggest cutting speed of aprox. 12 m/s. with cobalt drills you can work with more than double speed.

Fine Science Tools is the leading distributor of precision European surgical and microsurgical instruments to the scientific and biomedical research ...

We'll be creating that chamfer during the Spot Drilling process with a 90° spot drill. Fusion will determine the diameter of the chamfer, from the information ...

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20031212 — A shop milling titanium can raise its metal removal rate even while the cutting speed stays constant. Accomplishing this does not have to involve a more ...

You should not fear drilling metal, because if you have the correct drill bit and drilling techique you will have no problems.

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“Upon testing this products with various drill sizes into hardened angle iron steel. It worked GREAT – keep in mind when drilling metal – DRILL SPEED can be your enemy. Fast will burn the bit out even with cutting lubricant. Slow and Constant will get a clean and nice hole each and every time without blowing a bit for no reason. This is a nice find and addition to my tool bench.”

Mar 14, 2021 — What's a good starting point for 1/16" carbide (not coated), single flute, flat end mill for working in aluminum?

Finally you should always wear eye protection when drilling. Also depending on how long you will be working for you may want to wear ear protectors also.

We have included a few videos of TTP HARD drill bits in action. The important tips which can be seen in all videos are:-

Free Stainless Steel - 303, 410,. 416, 440F. -250. 125. TiXCo3. AlTiN. 0.0005. 0.001. 0.002. 0.005. 0.006. Moderate Stainless Steel - 304,. 316. 300. 100.