CryoTool® 3/16"-1/2", Cryonitride Step Drill, 6 Hole - 1/4" Shank

Cryogenically treated, Nitride coated, 1/4" hex shank, gold step bit for cutting steel plate, stainless steel, sheet metal and tubing. The tip of the bit is designed with a “walk-no-more” self-starting split tip, dual flutes for smooth cutting and a 1/4" hex shank for use in quick change drivers.
• Versatile Cutting – The CryoNitride™ Gold step bit is designed to cut through steel plate, stainless steel, sheet metals of all types and metal tubing
• All five bits offer up to 48 different hole diameters
• Quick Change Driver – 1/4" hex shank provides for quick change in today’s quick change driver power tools
• Split Point Tip – Provides self- starting tip to minimize bit walking at start up
• Two Flute Design – Drilling is balanced, creating cleaner symmetrical holes
• Hi-Viz Step Measurements – Step sizes are laser marked on the tool, gold background provides high visibility of step sizes
• High Performance/Long Life Coating – Gold CryoNitride™ coating extends the life of the tool and provides additional lubricity of enhanced cutting performance
• Cryophase™ Treatment – The treatment enhances tool flexibility, provides longer tool life, and higher heat resistance
Specifications
• Tip Design: Split Point
• Hardness: 63-66Rc
• Temperature Resistance: 1112°F
• Material: High Speed Steel
• Coating: CryoNitride
• Coating Hardness: 63-66Rc
• Cryophase™: Thermal cycling cryogenic treatment
Applications
• Steel, stainless steel and aluminum plate up to 1/8" thick
• Sheet metal and sheet copper up to 1/8" thick
• Wood and laminates
• Fiberglass
• Metal tubing
• Aluminum
CAUTION: Any cutting tool may break or shatter under improper use. Government regulations require use of safety glasses and other appropriate safety equipment at all times in the vicinity of use.