Twist Drill — Type N short, Diameter 3.3 mm, 135° tip, TiN-coated, HSS-G, short, DIN 338

The Twist Drill short Type N TiN-coated is a precision drill for use in a Drilling Machine, designed for accurate metalworking in demanding shop and industrial environments.

• Short design for higher drilling stability
• 135° tip angle for hard metal entry
• TiN-coated for extended tool life
• Fully ground HSS-G for precise, clean holes
• Conforms to DIN 338 for short solid shank drills

Outstanding accuracy and faster metalworking thanks to reduced overhang

A short Twist Drill with a reduced overhang minimises bending and vibration, delivering higher stability and significantly improved concentricity when drilling metals. The shorter projection from the chuck helps to achieve clean, round holes even at higher spindle speeds. For tasks where precision matters — such as component fitting or pilot-hole preparation — this compact geometry reduces the risk of chatter and tool breakage while enabling more consistent hole diameters.

Coating and material that extend lifetime under load

The combination of HSS-G substrate and TiN coating offers a clear performance advantage when machining steels and non-ferrous alloys. HSS-G (ground high-speed steel) provides sharp cutting edges and excellent edge retention, while the TiN (Titanium Nitride) surface reduces friction and wear, improving heat resistance. In practice, this means longer intervals between regrinds and more holes per tool in both alloyed and unalloyed steel, cast materials and hard plastics when used with appropriate cooling.

Designed application and who benefits most from this tool

Manufacturers, toolrooms and maintenance workshops that require reproducible, accurate holes will value the short Type N geometry and fully ground Shank for dependable performance. This Twist Drill is particularly suitable for drilling into legierten und unlegierten Stahl, Gusseisen, Kupfer, Bronze und Hartkunststoff when paired with adequate coolant. Users seeking a balance of service life and re-sharpenability will appreciate the ability to resharpen ground flutes while maintaining excellent runout characteristics on stationary and portable machines.

Practical advantages explained: tip angle, grind and standards

A 135° tip angle is optimised for harder materials and reduces the initial cutting forces needed to penetrate tough surfaces, improving centering and lowering the chance of walk-off. The designation fully ground (HSS-G) indicates that the flutes and geometry were produced by CNC grinding rather than rolling, resulting in sharper edges and superior hole finish — albeit with a slightly increased brittleness that recommends stationary setups and coolant use. Compliance with DIN 338 assures standardised lengths and tolerances for short solid shank drills, simplifying tool selection and stocking.

Strong recommendation: MetavCUT precision short Twist Drill for metalworking tasks where stability and lifetime matter — if uncertain whether this tool matches specific requirements, METAV Werkzeuge offers expert advice and application support; contact via email at info@metav-werkzeuge.com, by phone +49 2822 7131930, or WhatsApp +49 170 2837271 for personalised guidance and technical consultation.

Technical data

• Designation: Twist Drill (Short)
• Brand: MetavCUT
• SKU: 46033-FDA
• Diameter: 3.3 mm
• Overall length: 65 mm
• Spiral length: 36 mm
• Tip angle: 135°
• Type: Type N
• Material: HSS-G
• Shank execution: Fully ground
• Coating/Colour: TiN-coated
• For drilling machine: Drilling Machine
• Model series: Standard Line
• Norm: DIN 338
• Application: Drills for metal
• Ausführung: short
• Hersteller: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; info@metav-werkzeuge.com

FAQ

What is the MetavCUT Twist Drill (Type N) primarily used for?
The MetavCUT Twist Drill Type N is primarily used for drilling metal; it excels in machining alloyed and unalloyed steel, cast irons and non-ferrous metals when employed in a Drilling Machine with suitable cooling to reduce wear.

What is a Twist Drill used for?
A Twist Drill is mainly applied to the machining of high-strength materials and larger drill diameters. This shape is easy to regrind and withstands higher loads. When used with appropriate coolant the TiN-coated HSS-G variant significantly reduces friction and wear, extending tool life.

Which three drill types exist?
The three primary drill types are Metal drills, Wood drills and Masonry/Concrete drills. The MetavCUT Twist Drill belongs to the Metal drill category and is optimised for metalworking applications.