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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics HSSC3E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size drill bit is the Metallics HSSC3E and how long is it?
The HSSC3E is a 3/32 inch cobalt jobber-length bit with an overall length of 2-1/4 inches. It is a straight shank bit, so it chucks into any standard keyed or keyless 3-jaw drill chuck.
2) What does the 135 degree split point on this Metallics bit actually do for me?
A 135 degree split point is self-centering, so the bit starts on flat metal without a center punch and resists walking. The split relieves the web at the tip, which cuts the thrust needed and clears chips instead of work-hardening the hole. On an electrical job that means faster pilot holes through strut, panel enclosures, and sheet steel.
3) How many bits come in the Metallics HSSC3E pack?
One bit, supplied in a pouch. If you are stocking a van or a shop drawer and want spares in 3/32 inch, order multiples; this is a single-piece item, not an assortment or an index set.
4) Is the HSSC3E the right bit for drilling pilot holes for sheet metal screws in an electrical panel?
Yes, 3/32 inch is a common pilot size for small self-tapping and sheet metal screws, and the cobalt body plus 135 degree split point handles the painted steel of panels and enclosures without a punch mark. It is a twist bit for metal, though, not a step bit, so for knockout-size holes in thin enclosure walls use a step bit or a punch instead.
5) Will this cobalt bit work in a cordless impact driver?
No. The HSSC3E has a straight round shank, not a 1/4 inch hex, so it needs a 3-jaw chuck. Use a drill/driver or corded drill. Running a straight shank in an adapter held by an impact also hammers a 3/32 inch bit until it breaks.
6) Why is the Metallics HSSC3E bit yellow?
The yellow finish is how Metallics identifies its heavy duty cobalt line, and it makes a 3/32 inch bit easy to pick out of a pouch or a drawer of look-alike small bits. It is a finish and identification feature, not a coating that changes the cutting geometry.
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Does the Metallics HSSC3E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics HSSC3E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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