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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics HSSBG964E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of drill bit is the Metallics HSSBG964E?
It's a 9/64 inch jobber length drill bit made of high speed steel, with a black and gold oxide finish. Jobber length is the general purpose length most contractors keep in a bit index, so it handles standard hole depths in metal, wood, and plastic without the extra flex of a long-series bit. Order it by part number HSSBG964E.
2) Will a 9/64 inch HSS bit drill into steel, or is it only for wood?
High speed steel handles both. The HSSBG964E is an HSS bit, so it cuts mild steel, aluminum, wood, and plastics. The black and gold oxide surface treatment on HSS bits reduces friction and helps resist heat buildup when you're drilling metal. For hardened steel or masonry you need cobalt or carbide-tipped instead, not plain HSS.
3) Is a 9/64 bit the right pilot drill for a #8 or #10 screw in metal?
9/64 inch (0.1406 inch) is the common clearance size for a #6 screw and is often used as a pilot in steel for sheet metal screws in that range. For a #8 or #10 fastener in metal you generally want a larger pilot. Match the bit to the fastener's root diameter rather than its nominal number, and step up a size if you're drilling thicker stock.
4) Is the Metallics HSSBG964E sold as a single bit or in a set?
It's a single 9/64 inch bit ordered under one part number, HSSBG964E, with no size variations to pick from. If you're stocking a shop or service van you'll need to order each fractional size separately rather than buying one indexed set.
5) Is this bit meant for maintenance work or production drilling?
Metallics catalogues the 9/64 inch black and gold HSS bit as an MRO bit, meaning it's built for maintenance, repair, and operations use: service calls, electrical rough-in, panel and strut drilling, and general facility repair. For high volume production runs in tough alloys, a cobalt or carbide bit will hold an edge longer.
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Does the Metallics HSSBG964E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics HSSBG964E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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