Body Drill — Double‑Sided HSS‑G Twist Drill, 3.2 mm, 135°

The Body Drill is a double‑sided Twist Drill from MetavCUT Profi Line designed for precise metal drilling with a 3.2 mm Diameter and a 135° Point Angle for harder materials.

• Body Drill MetavCUT Profi Line 3.2 mm
• Reversible double‑ended design for extended use
• HSS‑G fully ground for precise, clean holes
• 135° point angle for harder steels and stainless
• Fully ground shank for high concentricity

Faster, more precise metal drilling with HSS‑G cutting geometry

The fully ground HSS‑G cutting geometry delivers very sharp edges and high running accuracy, so each hole is clean and consistent. For many workshop applications this means up to 40% faster drilling combined with about 50% less feed force compared with conventional HSS drills, which reduces operator effort and machine load. The 135° Point Angle is optimised for harder materials such as stainless steel and cast components, helping the Twist Drill to start reliably and to resist wandering on the workpiece.

Practical double‑ended design reduces downtime

Thanks to the double‑sided (double‑ended) execution, the tip can be reversed when one end becomes blunt, effectively offering two cutting edges in a compact format. This construction is particularly suited to sheet‑metal and bodywork tasks where short, stable drills are required. The configuration minimises tool changes and keeps productivity high in repetitive tasks while maintaining hole quality in thin and medium‑thickness metal sheets.

Suited applications and recommended users

This Twist Drill is intended for drilling in alloyed and unalloyed steel, cast steel, cast iron, sintered iron, temper cast, non‑ferrous metals and hard plastics. It is aimed at professional users in automotive bodywork, sheet‑metal fabrication and maintenance workshops who require a compact, robust drill for machine‑ or hand‑held drilling operations. The combination of short overall length and high concentricity makes it a reliable choice for precision repair and fabrication tasks.

Handling advice and machining recommendations

The fully ground Shank and precise geometry support excellent concentricity in chucks and collets. For best performance the Twist Drill benefits from appropriate coolant or lubricant and moderate spindle speeds suitable for HSS tools; avoid aggressive pecking in brittle conditions. Note that ground HSS variants can be more brittle than rolled designs, so the tool performs best under controlled feeds and when clamped securely rather than under extreme impact.

Choose the MetavCUT Profi Line Body Drill for reliable, professional metal drilling and contact METAV Werkzeuge for expert advice and technical support — Email: info@metav-werkzeuge.com Phone: +49 2822 7131930 WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271

Technical Data

• Designation: Body Drill (Karosseriebohrer)
• Brand: MetavCUT
• SKU: 59032-FDA
• Diameter: 3.2 mm
• Point Angle: 135°
• Execution: Double‑sided
• Colour: Black finished without margin
• Material: HSS‑G
• Spiral Length: 10 mm
• Overall Length: 46 mm
• Shank Execution: Fully ground
• For Drilling Machine: Drilling Machine / Hand drill compatible
• Application: Drills for metal
• Model Series: Profi Line
• Manufacturer: MetavCUT
• Hersteller: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; info@metav-werkzeuge.com

FAQ

What is a Twist Drill used for?
The MetavCUT Body Drill (Twist Drill) is mainly applied when machining high‑strength materials and for larger drill diameters; its form allows easy regrinding and it withstands higher loads, making it suitable for precise metalwork and bodyshop holes.

Which three drill types exist?
Typical distinctions are Metal Drill, Wood Drill and Stone/Concrete Drill; the MetavCUT Body Drill belongs to the metal drill category and is optimised as a Twist Drill for metalworking tasks.

Why are Twist Drills point‑ground?
Point‑grinding reduces the cross‑cut at the tip of the Twist Drill; by point‑grinding the friction forces are significantly lowered, which reduces required feed forces and improves centring of the tip in the workpiece.

Can a metal Twist Drill be used for wood?
A metal drill such as the MetavCUT Body Drill can be used in wood, but guidance is worse and the hole finish is less clean; however these drills are easier to regrind and show lower self‑feed compared with specialised wood drills.

For which drilling depths is the Twist Drill most commonly used?
A through hole in solid material is commonly executed with a Twist Drill. For diameter ranges up to 20 mm and drill depths up to 100 mm the Twist Drill is the most frequently used tool in many workshops.

What is better, HSS or HSSE?
The common belief that HSSE steels are universally superior to HSS is not correct; the decision should be based on actual working conditions and whether those conditions justify the higher initial cost of HSSE. The MetavCUT Body Drill specified as HSS‑G offers a balance of regrindability and performance for many metalworking tasks.