600A Carbide Tipped Jobber Length Drill

DRILLCO 600A Carbide Tipped Jobbers Length Drill — High-Performance Drilling in Hard, Abrasive Materials

The DRILLCO 600A Series Carbide Tipped Jobbers Length Drill is engineered for drilling cast iron, cast steel, bronze, hard copper, aluminium, and other hard non-ferrous materials with a high degree of abrasiveness. Designed for use with fixed spindle machines such as CNC mills and drill presses, this drill delivers the rigidity and strength required for production drilling in demanding materials. Jobber length geometry provides extra reach while maintaining the versatility needed across a wide range of applications. Speed, feed, and lubrication are all critical to maximizing cutting tool performance with this drill.

Technical Specifications

Unlike HSS or cobalt drills suited for general-purpose or stainless steel applications, the carbide tipped construction of the 600A Series is specifically optimized for very hard and highly abrasive materials that would rapidly wear conventional drill substrates. The jobber length format offers greater reach than screw machine length drills while maintaining the rigidity needed for production drilling in stationary equipment.

Key Features & Benefits

Carbide Tipped Construction

Carbide (HM) tooling is designed for very hard and very tough-to-machine materials, providing superior wear resistance compared to HSS or cobalt alternatives. This makes the 600A Series the appropriate choice when drilling highly abrasive materials that would quickly degrade softer substrates.

Jobbers Length Design

Jobbers length drills are the most common drill length because they provide extra reach while remaining usable across most applications. This format balances rigidity with versatility for production environments.

Fixed Spindle Machine Compatibility

Carbide drills are more brittle than HSS or cobalt drills and are engineered specifically for use in stationary equipment such as CNC mills and drill presses. This ensures controlled, consistent cutting conditions that protect the tool and deliver repeatable results.

Optimized for High-Abrasion Materials

The 600A is specifically suited for materials with a high degree of abrasiveness, including cast iron, cast steel, bronze, hard copper, and hard non-ferrous materials. The carbide tip provides the hardness and durability required to maintain cutting performance in these demanding applications.

Common Applications

Drilling Cast Iron

Cast iron's abrasive nature demands a carbide tipped drill to maintain edge integrity and achieve consistent hole quality in production settings.

Drilling Cast Steel

Cast steel components require a sturdy, hard-tipped drill capable of withstanding the material's strength and abrasiveness during fixed-spindle machining operations.

Drilling Bronze

Bronze is a hard non-ferrous material that benefits from the carbide tip's wear resistance, enabling clean, accurate holes without premature tool degradation.

Drilling Hard Copper

Hard copper's abrasive characteristics make carbide tipped tooling the preferred choice for maintaining cutting performance and hole accuracy.

Drilling Hard Non-Ferrous Materials

For aluminium and other hard non-ferrous materials with high abrasiveness, the 600A Series provides the strength and durability required for reliable production drilling.

CNC Mill and Drill Press Operations

Designed exclusively for fixed spindle machines, the 600A Series is well-suited for high-performance production drilling in CNC mills and drill presses where controlled speed, feed, and lubrication can be precisely managed.

Compatible Materials

• Cast iron
• Cast steel
• Bronze
• Hard copper
• Aluminium
• Hard non-ferrous materials with high abrasiveness

Product Documents

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Drillco Product Linecard

Safety Data Summary

Hazard Information

• Primary route of entry: inhalation, skin contact, or eye contact from dust generated during grinding of cemented carbide
• Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the nose and throat; potential for transient or permanent respiratory disease including occupational asthma and interstitial fibrosis
• Cobalt dust is identified as the most probable cause of respiratory disease; cobalt is listed as IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans)
• Skin contact can cause irritation or allergic skin rash due to cobalt sensitization
• Eye contact may cause irritation
• NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0
• California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Cobalt, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Not combustible, not flammable, not pyrophoric, not explosive in solid form
• Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizers

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wear safety glasses or goggles with side shields; do not wear contact lenses when handling
• Cloth or leather gloves recommended when contact with dust or mist is likely
• Use an appropriate NIOSH-approved respirator if airborne dust concentration exceeds the applicable PEL or TLV
• Hearing protection may be required
• Always use machine guards and wear protective clothing to prevent injury in the event of tool breakage
• Employer should provide an eye wash station within the immediate work area

Safe Handling

• Use local exhaust ventilation adequate to limit personal exposure to airborne dust below PEL or TLV levels
• Clean up using methods that avoid dust generation: vacuum with appropriate filters, wet dust mop, or wet clean-up
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking; wash exposed skin at end of work shift
• Do not shake clothing, rags, or other items to remove dust; remove dust by washing or vacuuming with appropriate filters
• Store in a dry place; store in a manner that prevents accidental environmental contamination from traces of industrial lubricants or wetting oils
• Soiled clothing should be laundered separately
• Dispose of waste material in compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local environmental regulations; send to an appropriate reclamation facility if available
• Transport of solid Tungsten Carbide product is not regulated in Canada or the United States; no Hazard Class signage or special labelling required

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What materials is the DRILLCO 600A Carbide Tipped Drill designed for?
A: The 600A is designed for drilling cast iron, cast steel, bronze, hard copper, aluminium, and hard non-ferrous materials that have a high degree of abrasiveness and require a sturdy drill for strength.

Q: Can I use this drill with a handheld portable drill?
A: No. Carbide drills are more brittle than HSS or cobalt drills and should only be used for production drilling in stationary equipment such as CNC mills and drill presses. They are not recommended for use in handheld portable drills.

Q: What factors are most critical to performance with this drill?
A: Speed, feed, and lubrication are all critical to cutting tool performance with this drill. Proper management of these parameters in a fixed spindle machine environment is essential for maximizing tool life and hole quality.

Q: Why choose a carbide tipped drill over an HSS or cobalt drill for these materials?
A: Carbide (HM) tooling is specifically designed for very hard and very tough-to-machine materials with high abrasiveness. HSS is suited for general-purpose and low-to-medium strength materials, while cobalt is better for harder steels and stainless steel — neither provides the wear resistance that carbide delivers on highly abrasive materials like cast iron and bronze.

Q: What is the drill length style, and why does it matter?
A: The 600A is a jobbers length drill, which is the most common drill length. Jobbers length provides extra reach compared to screw machine length drills and can be used in most applications, making it a versatile choice for production drilling environments.

Q: Where is the DRILLCO 600A manufactured?
A: The DRILLCO 600A Carbide Tipped Jobbers Length Drill is manufactured in China.