Chicago-Latrobe
Chicago-Latrobe 52446 118° Silver & Deming Drill 23/32 in
A 23/32 in high-speed steel drill bit with a 118° point angle and a 1/2 in reduced shank for larger drill presses
- TypeDrill Bits
- 23/32 inch diameter drills large holes
- 118 degree point angle centres quickly in steel
- High speed steel resists wear during heavy cutting
- Black oxide finish reduces friction and corrosion
- 1/2 inch reduced shank fits standard chucks
Chicago-Latrobe 52446 Drill Bit
The Chicago-Latrobe 52446 is a Silver & Deming drill bit with a 23/32 in diameter and a 1/2 in reduced shank. It features a 118 degree point angle and is manufactured from high speed steel with a black oxide finish. This accessory is designed for use with power and pneumatic tools. It is a new item supplied by Chicago-Latrobe.
Suited for large-hole drilling in metal
This bit suits machinists and maintenance technicians who need to drill 23/32 in holes in metal using a drill with a 1/2 in chuck capacity. The reduced shank allows compatibility with smaller chucks while the high speed steel construction handles general-purpose machining tasks. Buyers who need a different diameter, a different point angle, or a bit that fits a larger chuck without a reduced shank should look at other options.
23/32 in capacity with 1/2 in shank
The 23/32 in cutting diameter handles that specific hole size in materials suited to high speed steel. The 1/2 in reduced shank provides headroom for drills with standard chuck limits while delivering the larger bore. The bit runs out when the application demands a harder substrate such as cobalt or carbide, a different point geometry, or a shank size outside the 1/2 in specification.
Highlights
- 23/32 inch diameter drills large holes
- 118 degree point angle centres quickly in steel
- High speed steel resists wear during heavy cutting
- Black oxide finish reduces friction and corrosion
- 1/2 inch reduced shank fits standard chucks
Specifications
| Brand | CHICAGO-LATROBE |
|---|---|
| Type | Drill Bits |
Questions about this item
Will my 1/2 in chuck accept the reduced shank on this 52446 drill bit?
Yes, the reduced shank is designed to fit a standard 1/2 in drill chuck so the 23/32 in bit can be used without a larger capacity chuck.
Can I use this 118 degree point bit to enlarge existing holes in steel?
The 118 degree point angle is suited for general purpose drilling in metal; it will follow an existing pilot hole cleanly in high speed steel workpieces.
How do I confirm the black oxide finish is intact after the first few holes?
Inspect the flutes and cutting lips — the black oxide coating should appear uniform and dark without bright silver wear spots on the high speed steel.
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