Round shanks allow use with a wide variety of toolholding systems
Ideal for drilling in low and medium tensile strength materials
High-speed steel tools are good for most general purpose applications, offering a combination of hardness and toughness for wear resistance
When operated in a counterclockwise manner (right-hand cut), spiral fluted tools effectively remove chips from the cutting area, minimizing the risk of clogs.
Black oxide treatment adds lubricity and creates small pockets on the surface of the tool that act to hold coolant near the cutting edge