HSS Cobalt Drill Bit

HSS Cobalt Drill Bit

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HSS cobalt drill bits (HSS-Co) are formulated with 5% cobalt content for enhanced red hardness and heat resistance, making them the preferred choice for drilling stainless steel, titanium, and heat-resistant alloys. The cobalt alloy allows the cutting edges to maintain hardness at elevated temperatures where standard HSS would soften and wear rapidly. These bits deliver reliable performance in demanding industrial applications including marine fabrication, oil and gas maintenance, and aerospace-grade metalworking.

HSS Cobalt Drill Bit Technical Data

Specification Details
GradeHSS-Co M35 (5% Cobalt)
StandardDIN 338
Point Angle135° Split Point
Shank TypeParallel (Straight) Shank
HardnessHRC 65-67
ApplicationStainless Steel, Titanium, Heat-Resistant Alloys, Inconel
Surface FinishBronze / Straw-Coloured (Steam Tempered)

HSS Cobalt Drill Bit Size Chart (DIN 338)

~ Standard jobber lengths from 1mm to 20mm diameter. All dimensions in millimetres.
Diameter (mm) Flute Length (mm) Overall Length (mm)
1.00 12 34
1.50 18 40
2.00 24 49
2.50 30 57
3.00 33 61
3.50 39 70
4.00 43 75
4.50 47 80
5.00 52 86
5.50 57 93
6.00 57 93
6.50 63 101
7.00 69 109
7.50 69 109
8.00 75 117
8.50 75 117
9.00 81 125
9.50 81 125
10.00 87 133
10.50 87 133
11.00 94 142
11.50 94 142
12.00 101 151
12.50 101 151
13.00 101 151
13.50 108 160
14.00 108 160
14.50 114 169
15.00 114 169
15.50 120 178
16.00 120 178
16.50 125 184
17.00 125 184
17.50 130 191
18.00 130 191
18.50 135 198
19.00 135 198
19.50 140 205
20.00 140 205

Industrial HSS Cobalt Drilling Tools for Hard Material Drilling

HSS cobalt drill bits are essential tools for workshops that regularly machine stainless steel, titanium, and other high-temperature alloys. The addition of 5% cobalt to the high-speed steel matrix significantly improves red hardness, allowing the cutting edges to maintain their sharpness and cutting efficiency even when friction temperatures exceed 600°C. This makes cobalt bits the go-to choice for marine engineering, chemical plant maintenance, and oil and gas fabrication where stainless and alloy steels are common.

The 135° split point design reduces walking and drilling pressure, enabling self-centering starts without the need for centre punching. The precision-ground flutes provide efficient chip evacuation in both through-hole and blind-hole drilling operations. These bits are compatible with manual drills, drill presses, and CNC machines.

For applications requiring larger diameters with Morse taper drive, explore our HSS Cobalt Taper Shank Drilling Tools for heavy-duty machine tool mounting.

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