Century Drill 26217 17/64-Inch Cobalt HSS Drill Bit
Century Drill 26217 adds the 17/64-inch cutting diameter as a single cobalt HSS drill bit. That fractional size sits between 1/4 and 9/32 inch, so compare the exact hole requirement rather than substituting the nearest size from a coarser drill assortment.
Specifications and included details
- 17/64-inch nominal cutting diameter.
- Cobalt high-speed steel construction.
- 135-degree Quick Cut point.
- Listed for hard-metal drilling, including stainless steel.
Before ordering
Match the exact 17/64-inch diameter and confirm overall length, flute length and shank dimensions for the tool setup; those dimensions are not supplied here. Use metal- and machine-specific cutting guidance. Neither a universal minimum RPM nor a guaranteed life comparison is established by this description.
Product questions and answers
Is 17/64 inch the same as 1/4 inch?
No. One quarter is 16/64 inch, so this bit is one sixty-fourth of an inch larger.
Is an M35 or M42 grade specified?
No exact alloy grade or cobalt percentage is supplied for model 26217. Its listed material is cobalt HSS.
Must I run it at least 1,500 RPM?
No universal minimum is established here. Select speed and feed using the manufacturer's guidance for the metal and equipment.
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