Body Drill – Double‑Ended Twist Drill, HSS‑G, 5.1 mm, 135° (black finished without margin) by MetavCUT

The Body Drill is a double‑ended Twist Drill for Drilling Machines, designed for precise metalworking and thin‑sheet applications with a 5.1 mm diameter and a 135° tip angle.

• Double‑ended design for immediate reversal use
• HSS‑G fully ground for fast, clean holes
• 135° tip angle for harder materials such as stainless steel
• Fully ground shank for high concentricity and precision

Faster, more precise drilling in demanding metalwork

The HSS‑G construction and fully ground geometry deliver a noticeable performance advantage when working with steels and non‑ferrous metals. Because the flute geometry is produced by CNC grinding rather than rolling, the result is sharper cutting edges and high roundness, which reduces chatter and produces cleaner holes. For users who need fast cycle times, this design can enable up to around 40% faster drilling while requiring less manual feed force, improving workflow on both portable and bench drilling machines.

Reliable performance for specific industrial applications

Engineered as a double‑ended Twist Drill, this tool is particularly suited to Body and Sheet Metal tasks where short, robust drills are preferred. The 135° tip angle was chosen to improve centring and reduce walking in tougher alloys, making the bit appropriate for alloyed and unalloyed Steel, Cast Steel, Cast Iron, Sintered Iron, Tempered Iron, Non‑Ferrous Metals and Hardened Plastics. This focused suitability helps professionals match tool selection to material, resulting in fewer rejects and rework in production settings.

Designed for ease of use and longevity in workshop environments

A fully ground shank improves concentricity in chucks and reduces vibration, which benefits both hole quality and tool life. The double‑ended (two‑point) configuration means when one tip dulls or chips, the drill can simply be reversed to use the second cutting end, effectively offering two usable tips in one component. This reduces downtime for replacements and simplifies inventory for technicians handling rivet and rivet‑hole preparation in vehicle bodywork.

Who benefits from this drill

The tool is aimed at professional users and serious hobbyists working in metal fabrication, automotive body repair and industrial maintenance. Its specification — 5.1 mm diameter, 62 mm total length, and 16 mm spiral length — makes it a practical choice where precision holes in sheet or thin plate are required; the robust HSS‑G construction supports repeated use under intermittent cooling and typical workshop conditions.

Strong recommendation: For reliable results in demanding metal drilling tasks, choose MetavCUT’s Body Drill (Twist Drill) with HSS‑G ground geometry; for further specification advice or to confirm fit for a particular machine, contact METAV Werkzeuge’s expert support at info@metav-werkzeuge.com or call +49 2822 7131930 — WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271

• Body Drill
• Brand: MetavCUT
• SKU: 59051-FDA
• Type / Execution: double sided / doppelseitig
• Material: HSS‑G
• Diameter: 5.1 mm
• Tip Angle: 135°
• Spiral Length: 16 mm
• Total Length: 62 mm
• Shank Finish: fully ground / geschliffen
• Colour: black finished without margin / schwarz ohne Fase
• Application: Drills for metal / Bohrer für Metall
• For Use With: Drilling Machine / Handbohrmaschine
• Model Series: Profi Line
• Packaging Unit: 10
• Hersteller: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; info@metav-werkzeuge.com

FAQ

What is a Twist Drill used for and how does the MetavCUT Body Drill perform in this role?
The Twist Drill, in the form of the MetavCUT Body Drill, is mainly applied to machining high‑strength materials and larger drill diameters where stability is required. The double‑ended HSS‑G design is easy to sharpen and withstands greater loads, providing cleaner holes in metals and reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Which three drill types exist and how does the MetavCUT Body Drill compare?
The three common drill types are metal drills, wood drills and stone/concrete drills. The MetavCUT Body Drill is a metal drill (Twist Drill) optimised for metalworking; it differs from wood and masonry bits in geometry and material, offering better edge retention and precision for metal applications.

Why are Twist Drills sharpened and what benefit does this give the MetavCUT Body Drill?
Sharpening reduces the cross‑cut at the tip, lowering friction and thus the required feed force; it also improves centring. For the MetavCUT Body Drill, appropriate sharpening and the 135° tip help reduce walking and improve hole quality in harder materials.

Can a metal Twist Drill be used for wood and what to expect with the MetavCUT Body Drill?
A metal (HSS‑G) Twist Drill like the MetavCUT Body Drill can be used in wood, but guidance and finish will be inferior compared to dedicated wood bits. Metal drills are easier to re‑sharpen and have less self‑feed; expect a less clean hole and more need for careful guidance when using it in timber.