Body Drill — Twist Drill, 4.2 mm, 135° tip, double sided, bright finished, HSS‑G

The Body Drill is a double‑sided twist drill for metalworking, designed for use with drilling machines and optimised for sheet metal and rivet holes.

• Double‑ended design for reversible use
• Fully ground HSS‑G for high precision
• Optimised 135° tip for hard metals
• Bright finished surface for easy chip evacuation
• Short, stable geometry for sheet metal work

High‑performance Material for Faster, Cleaner Drilling

The HSS‑G construction combined with a fully ground shaft yields exceptionally sharp cutting edges and high concentricity. This manufacturing method—CNC grinding rather than rolling—produces a Twist Drill with very precise geometry, which leads to cleaner holes and reduced runout. In practice, the ground HSS geometry can deliver up to 40% faster drilling with roughly 50% less feed force compared with conventional HSS variants, making it particularly effective when working with alloyed and unalloyed steels, cast materials and hard plastics.

Precision Tip Geometry Minimises Entry Time and Workpiece Damage

An optimised 135° tip shortens the initial contact time and improves centring on harder materials such as stainless steel and cast iron. The larger tip angle spreads cutting forces and reduces tendency to chip or pull, so the Twist Drill penetrates smoothly under proper coolant and clamping conditions. For users this means fewer re‑drills, better surface quality and lower risk of workpiece distortion when producing precise, repeatable holes.

Double‑ended Design: Practical and Economical in Sheet Metal Work

The double‑sided (double‑ended) configuration functions like two drills in one: when one cutting end becomes dull it can be reversed and the opposite end used immediately. This compact, short geometry is ideal for Body‑ and sheet‑metal applications, especially where rivet or thin‑plate holes are common. The bright finished surface aids chip flow and inspection, while the short length improves stability in handheld or bench drilling operations. For best results use with appropriate speeds and cooling to mitigate brittleness under heavy loads.

Who Benefits and How to Use It for Long Service Life

Metalworkers, body shop technicians and maintenance teams benefit from the stable cutting action and easy reversibility of this twist drill. For optimal life and hole quality, clamp the workpiece securely, use adequate cooling, and avoid excessive feed on thin sheets. The MetavCUT Body Drill performs well in drilling machines and stationary setups; due to its ground geometry it is also straightforward to re‑sharp in a controlled workshop environment if required.

Choose the MetavCUT Body Drill for reliable, high‑precision sheet metal and general metal drilling — for technical advice or help selecting the right drill for your application contact METAV Werkzeuge; we provide expert consultation by e‑mail, phone and WhatsApp: info@metav-werkzeuge.com · +49 2822 7131930 · +49 170 2837271

Technical Specifications

• Designation: Body Drill
• Brand: MetavCUT
• SKU: 58042-FDA
• Diameter: 4.2 mm
• Overall length: 55 mm
• Spiral length: 13 mm
• Tip angle: 135°
• Material: HSS‑G
• Execution: double sided
• Shank execution: fully ground
• Colour / Finish: bright finished
• For use with: Drilling Machine
• Application: Drills for metal
• Model series: Standard Line
• Packaging unit: 10
• Hersteller: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; info@metav-werkzeuge.com

FAQ

What materials can the Body Drill (MetavCUT) cut reliably?
The MetavCUT Body Drill, a robust twist drill, is suitable for alloyed and unalloyed steel, cast steel, cast iron, sintered iron, malleable cast iron, non‑ferrous metals and hard plastics; its HSS‑G geometry is optimised for those harder materials and provides clean holes when used with correct speeds and coolant.

What is a Twist Drill used for?
A Twist Drill is primarily used for machining high‑strength materials and larger bore diameters; its form is easy to resharpen and it tolerates higher loads, which makes it suitable for demanding metalwork and large‑diameter holes.

Which three drill types exist?
The three common drill categories are metal drills, wood drills and stone/concrete drills.