Step Drill Bits are compatible with all jobsite drills.
May 19, 2010 -
Double-fluted step drill bits feature ¼ in. hex shank, as well as aggressive split point tip that prevents skidding across surface and eliminates need to make pilot hole or punch. Each 1/16 in. multi-diameter step is radius-blended to smoothly transition from one step to next. Bits also have double-fluted design with secondary cutting edge to minimize vibration. Manufactured with double-tempered high-speed steel, they are available in 1/8 to 1/2, 1/4 to 7/8, and 1/4 to 1 1/8 in. sizes.
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Original Press release
Ideal Industries, Inc.
Becker Place
Sycamore, IL, 60178
USA
IDEAL Introduces Versatile, Affordable New Step Drill Bits
SYCAMORE, IL - Tool versatility means added value for today's contractors. That's why IDEAL has introduced a new line of double-fluted step drill bits that feature a 1/4" hex shank compatible with virtually every drill on the job site, including 3-jaw chuck, impact drivers, and quick change drill chucks.
"Our Quick Change bits are designed to appeal to contractors interested in buying and carrying fewer cutting supplies," explained Aaron Mattison, Product Manager for IDEAL. "Using only a single bit, contractors can precisely cut multiple-size holes through brass, plastic, carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel, and hard or soft woods."
Key to the Quick Change bit's success is an aggressive split point tip that is twice as fast at initial penetration as conventional step drills. By dramatically reducing penetration time the bit prevents skidding across the surface, while also eliminating the trouble of making a pilot hole or punch.
Each 1/16" multi-diameter step is radius-blended to smoothly transition from one to the next. Hole-size diameters are laser-etched in the flute area for quick and positive identification. The double-fluted design, with its secondary cutting edge, yields more balanced, vibration-free cutting for exact, repetitive holes.
To further enhance cutting performance, the bits incorporate the most durable, double-tempered high-speed steel available for cutting tools. Three bit sizes are available: 1/8" to 1/2" (#35-521), 1/4" to 7/8" (#35-522), and 1/4" to 1-1/8" (#35-523), along with kit (#35-524) that contains all three sizes in a rugged blow-molded case.
For more information, please visit www.idealindustries.com or call 800.435.0705.
IDEAL's affordable new Quick Change features an aggressive split point tip that is twice as fast at initial penetration as conventional step drills. By dramatically reducing penetration time the bit prevents skidding across the surface, while also eliminating the trouble of making a pilot hole or punch
ABOUT IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has been serving the electrical industry since 1916. IDEAL is one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional quality tools and supplies serving installation professionals in the construction, maintenance, data communications and original equipment manufacturing industries.
©2010 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. All rights reserved. All products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. While IDEAL has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
Ideal Industries, Inc. | Becker Place | Sycamore | IL | 60178
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User comments about this story
NORSEMAN DRILL
Norseman has had these out for over a year and I'm sure are far superior to the Ideal private label step drills. Norseman's are 100% made in the USA
By Kyle on May 19, 2010 12:03
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