Product Description
HSS 5% Cobalt Spot Weld Drills – Individual Cutters & Three-Piece Set
Specialist spot weld drills manufactured from high speed steel containing 5% cobalt. Designed for drilling out spot welds during vehicle bodywork repairs and sheet metal panel removal.
The centre tip helps locate the drill and reduce wandering when starting the cut. Choose an individual silver-finish drill or a titanium-coated three-piece set supplied in a compact case.
Specifications
| Product type | Spot weld drill / cutter |
|---|---|
| Material | High speed steel with 5% cobalt |
| Tip design | Centre locating tip |
| Individual drill finish | Silver |
| Three-piece set finish | Titanium coated |
| Primary application | Spot weld removal in bodywork and sheet metal |
Available Options
| Option | Drill Diameter | Overall Length | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual drill | 6mm | 66mm | One silver-finish drill |
| Individual drill | 8mm | 79mm | One silver-finish drill |
| Individual drill | 10mm | 89mm | One silver-finish drill |
| Three-piece boxed set | 6.5mm, 8mm and 10mm | 45mm each | Three titanium-coated drills in a case |
The smallest individual drill is 6mm. The smallest drill in the boxed set is 6.5mm.
Key Features
- 5% cobalt HSS construction offers improved heat resistance during cutting.
- Purpose-designed cutting profile for spot weld drilling.
- Centre tip helps reduce drill wandering.
- Individual sizes or a compact three-piece set.
- Titanium-coated finish on the boxed set.
Typical Applications
Vehicle body repairs, panel replacement, restoration work and separation of spot-welded sheet metal components.
Use and Installation
Choose a cutter diameter suited to the spot weld and secure the workpiece. Position the centre tip accurately and drill square to the surface using controlled pressure and a suitable cutting speed. Use cutting lubricant where appropriate and control the drilling depth to avoid unnecessary damage to the panel beneath.
Ordering
Select a 6mm, 8mm or 10mm individual drill, or choose the three-piece boxed set containing 6.5mm, 8mm and 10mm drills.
Standards
No specific DIN, ISO or BS manufacturing standard has been verified for this range.