Supplied individually and as a 3 piece set Designed for cutting ISO hole sizes in materials with a thickness of up to 3mm Suitable for use with industrial power drills, bench or pedestal drills
RS PRO HSS Step Drill Bit
RS PRO offers this exceptional step drill bit made from HSS for high-performance, offering a range of hole diameters, giving you maximum versatility. Capable of cutting holes from 6 mm to 40 mm through 15 steps. These High-Speed Steel (HSS) cutters are constructed from a single piece of high-speed steel, thus reducing breaking and blunting under heat or stress. The stepped tapered design makes it easier to enlarge holes if requirements change for example.
Typical Applications
HSS Step drill bits can be are suitable for use on steel sheets and non-ferrous metals, which include aluminium, copper, brass, zinc and iron. It can be used for drilling applications involving plastic and wood.
Features and Benefits
Provides clear holes in applications requring small hole size increments
No pilot hole required easily enlarges existing holes
Capable of cutting holes from 4 mm to 30 mm diameters
Ideal for use with most power drills
FAQ's
Q. What is the difference between a Cone Cutter and Step Drill Bit?
A. A cone cutter is a smooth sided bit that can make any sized hole, on a variety of materials.
A step cutter has parallel measurements up the cone, gradually getting bigger. These are great if you need to cut sized holes with reasonable accuracy. These bits are also capable of cutting through various materials.
