Twist Drill – Short Type N HSS‑G Drill, Ø 10.2 mm, 135° Tip, Bright Finished

The Twist Drill is a short Type N HSS‑G metalworking drill designed for precise drilling in metal on a Drilling Machine with a 10.2 mm diameter and a 135° tip angle.

• Short design for higher stability and accuracy
• 10.2 mm diameter for standard metal applications
• 135° tip for harder materials like stainless steel
• Fully ground shank for precise concentricity
• Conforms to DIN 338 and made from HSS‑G

Outstanding Material Performance for Faster, Cleaner Holes

This short HSS‑G drill is engineered to deliver improved productivity when machining metal. Thanks to the HSS‑G ground geometry, heat resistance and cutting edge sharpness are enhanced, enabling up to 40% faster drilling and requiring less feed force compared with conventional HSS drills. The result is cleaner bore surfaces and reduced operator effort during repetitive work.

Greater Precision and Reduced Deflection in Demanding Tasks

Short overall length reduces the exposed overhang, increasing rigidity and minimising bending under load. For precision shops and workshop environments where hole accuracy matters, the combination of a short flute length and a fully ground shank produces consistent runs and improved concentricity. This design choice helps achieve reliable hole position and diameter, especially in tougher materials.

Optimised Geometry and Suitability for Hard Materials

The 135° tip angle and classic Type N spiral make this drill especially suitable for alloyed and unalloyed steels, cast steels, cast iron, sintered iron, tempered castings, non‑ferrous metals and hard plastics. The point geometry shortens plunge time and improves centring in hard workpieces, while the ground flute profile ensures sharp cutting edges for precise chip removal.

Compliance and Manufacturing Quality for Workshop Use

Manufactured to DIN 338 specifications, this short twist drill follows recognised standards for short cylindrical shank HSS drills. The ground (HSS‑G) production method creates very sharp edges and tight runout tolerances, which supports high‑quality holemaking on stationary or portable drilling equipment. Use of cooling and appropriate speeds is recommended to avoid premature breakage due to the ground‑tool brittleness.

Strong recommendation: For precision metal drilling tasks, choose the MetavCUT short Twist Drill — for detailed advice or to confirm suitability for your application contact METAV Werkzeuge: info@metav-werkzeuge.com, Tel +49 2822 7131930, WhatsApp +49 170 2837271

• Designation: Twist Drill
• Brand: MetavCUT
• SKU: 45102-FDA
• Diameter: 10.2 mm
• Overall length: 133 mm
• Spiral length: 87 mm
• Tip angle: 135°
• Type: Type N
• Execution: Short
• Shank finish: Fully ground
• Surface/Colour: Bright finished
• Material: HSS‑G
• Norm: DIN 338
• Application: Drills for metal
• Suitable for: Drilling Machine
• Model series: Standard Line
• Shaft execution: Geschliffen (fully ground)
• Hersteller: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; info@metav-werkzeuge.com

FAQ

For what is a Twist Drill used?
The MetavCUT Twist Drill is primarily used for machining high‑strength materials and larger hole diameters; it excels in drilling alloyed and unalloyed steel, cast steel and other hard metals. Its ground form is easy to re‑grind and withstands higher loads during metalworking.

Which three drill types exist?
Commonly distinguished drill types are metal drills, wood drills and stone/concrete drills; the MetavCUT Twist Drill belongs to the metal drill category and is optimised for machining metals.

Why are twist drills point‑ground?
Point grinding reduces the cross‑cut at the tip of a Twist Drill, lowering friction and thus reducing required feed force; this improves centring and decreases heat generation during entry into the workpiece.

Can a Twist Drill be used to drill wood?
A metal‑type Twist Drill like the MetavCUT model can be used in wood, but guidance and finish will be worse than with a dedicated wood bit; however, these drills are easier to re‑sharpen and have less pronounced self‑feeding.

At which drilling depths is the Twist Drill most used?
Full‑through drilling with a Twist Drill is common; for diameter ranges up to 20 mm and drilling depths up to 100 mm, the Twist Drill is among the most frequently used tools.

What is better, HSS or HSSE?
The view that HSSE is always superior to HSS is incorrect; evaluate whether the working conditions justify the higher cost of HSSE before choosing. The MetavCUT Twist Drill in HSS‑G offers a balanced performance for many metalworking tasks.