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Built Blue Since 1940 Direct factory supply of high-speed steel jobber bits, cobalt drills, surface grinding cups, and cut-off wheels built to rigorous DIN and ANSI specifications.
Engineered for precise deburring and surface finishing on structural stainless steel and aluminum enclosures.
High-speed cut-off wheel optimized for stainless steel tubing, structural channels, and sheet metal fabrication.
Very fine cup disc with aluminum body designed for carbide tool sharpening and precision edge reprofiling.
Heavy-duty turbo diamond cup wheel for rapid concrete leveling, masonry, and granite surface preparation.
High-strength bonded abrasive disc formulated for thermal resistance during heavy weld dressing and edge preparation.
High-hardness quartz and aluminum oxide grit blend for angle grinders operating in intensive workshop settings.
Recessed both-sides precision aluminum oxide grit 80 wheel for industrial cylindrical and feed-control grinders.
Sintered matrix segment wheel engineered for abrasive concrete grinding, stone masonry, and construction site work.
In modern industrial manufacturing across Israel—spanning from high-precision defense electronics enclosures in Petah Tikva to heavy marine engineering projects in Haifa—selecting the optimal cutting tool substrate dictates production throughput, tool life, and surface finish (Ra). High-Speed Steel (HSS) remains the primary substrate of choice for operations requiring a balance of high toughness, thermal stability, and cost efficiency.
As a premier global HSS drill manufacturer and supplier serving Israeli industrial buyers, our engineering department formulates tool steel chemistries to withstand severe thermal loading and mechanical stress. Standard HSS grades vary significantly in their carbide distribution, red hardness, and wear resistance:
Information Gain Metric: High-Speed Steels maintain their cutting edge at elevated working temperatures up to 600°C (1112°F) due to tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, and vanadium carbide precipitations. When drilling work-hardening materials like AISI 316L stainless steel or titanium 6Al-4V, standard carbon steel tools fail almost instantly due to thermal softening.
1. Standard M2 High-Speed Steel (AISI M2 / DIN 1.3343): M2 is the international benchmark for general-purpose metalworking. Containing approximately 6% Tungsten, 5% Molybdenum, 4% Chromium, and 2% Vanadium, M2 delivers an ideal combination of edge toughness and abrasion resistance. M2 jobber drills feature a typical Rockwell hardness of 63–65 HRC, making them ideal for mild steel, structural steel beams, brass, aluminum alloys, and medium-density plastics.
2. M35 5% Cobalt High-Speed Steel (HSS-Co5 / DIN 1.3243): By alloying standard HSS with 5% Cobalt, the thermal resistance of the matrix increases substantially. Cobalt prevents micro-grain growth at elevated temperatures, allowing tools to maintain edge sharpness up to 65–67 HRC under high friction. M35 HSS bits with a 135° split point geometry eliminate the need for center-punching and excel at cutting tough stainless steels (304, 316), cast iron, and high-tensile alloy steels.
3. M42 8% Cobalt Super High-Speed Steel (HSS-Co8 / DIN 1.3247): Formulated specifically for aerospace alloys, nickel-based superalloys (Inconel), and hardened tool steels up to 38 HRC. Containing 8% Cobalt and an elevated molybdenum ratio, M42 achieves extreme red-hardness (67–69 HRC). It withstands the brutal shear forces encountered in heavy CNC milling and deep-hole drilling without chipping along the cutting lip.
Tailoring tool geometries, flute helix angles, and surface PVD coatings to match the operational demands of Israel's core economic sectors.
Naval shipyards and defense technology contractors in Haifa require extreme-precision micro-drills and stub drills for machining aircraft-grade aluminum 7075-T6, Inconel components, and titanium armor plating. Our M35 and M42 cobalt jobber drills, finished with TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride) PVD coatings, deliver superior lubricity and chip evacuation during deep hole operations on multi-axis CNC machining centers.
The dense electronics and telecommunication hardware manufacturing sector in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Petah Tikva demands high-volume, burr-free hole production in thin-walled extruded aluminum and stainless steel chassis. Bright-finish fully ground HSS drill bits featuring 135° self-centering split points minimize material deformation and burr formation, eliminating secondary deburring steps.
Heavy structural construction in Ashdod port facilities, along with massive solar panel mounting array projects across the Negev Desert, rely on high-torque Morse Taper shank drills (DIN 341) and Type 1 abrasive cut-off wheels. These tools are engineered to bore cleanly through heavy structural steel beams (HEB/HEA profiles) exposed to severe coastal salt-spray and desert dust environments.
Israel's world-leading reverse osmosis desalination plants (Hedera, Ashkelon, Sorek) and Dead Sea mineral processing plants handle highly corrosive brackish and saline fluids. Maintenance teams require high-cobalt left-hand drills, screw extractors, and thread-restoring files to rapidly repair corroded 316L and Super Duplex stainless steel pipe flanges without damaging adjacent equipment.
Compare cutting parameters, hardness ratings, and target workpiece materials to ensure zero premature tool breakage on your production line:
| Substrate Grade | Hardness (HRC) | Surface Speed (SFM) | Point Geometry | Primary Workpiece Material | Surface Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS M2 (Fully Ground) | 63 - 65 HRC | 80 - 110 SFM | 118° Conventional Point | Mild Steel, Structural Steel, Brass, Plastics | Black Oxide / Bright |
| HSS M35 (5% Cobalt) | 65 - 67 HRC | 50 - 80 SFM | 135° Split Point | Stainless Steel (304/316), Cast Iron, Die Steel | Amber / Bronze Oxide |
| HSS M42 (8% Cobalt) | 67 - 69 HRC | 35 - 60 SFM | 135° Parabolic Flute | Inconel, Titanium Alloys, Hardened Alloys (>30 HRC) | TiAlN Coated |
| HSS TiN Coated | 64 - 66 HRC | 100 - 130 SFM | 118° / 135° Split Point | High-Volume Production Sheet Metal, Carbon Steel | Titanium Nitride (Gold) |
The Israeli industrial tooling import market is undergoing a significant transformation. B2B buyers, tool distributors, and municipal maintenance contractors are shifting away from indirect regional distributors toward direct factory-partner supply chains. Key drivers shaping this market include:
1. Demand for ISO 9001:2015 & Standardized DIN/ANSI Traceability: Israeli procurement managers in high-tech and defense manufacturing mandate full chemical batch certificates and dimensional inspection reports for imported cutting tools. Every production batch of our HSS drill bits undergoes 100% optical comparator checking for web thickness, margin width, split-point symmetry, and run-out accuracy.
2. Logistics Speed to Haifa and Ashdod Seaports: Efficient maritime freight routes linking our manufacturing facilities directly to Haifa Port and Ashdod Port enable fast customs clearing and dependable lead times. We offer consolidated FCL/LCL shipments with complete export documentation (EUR.1 certificates, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin) tailored for smooth clearance through Israeli Customs.
3. Customized OEM Packaging & Private Labeling: Industrial hardware buying groups operating across Israel require custom retail packaging—including color-coded index cases, anti-corrosion VCI blister packs, plastic storage tubes, and barcode-labeled bulk packs ready for immediate distribution into local supply stores.
Addressing key metallurgical questions, import logistics, drill bit selection, and custom order specifications.
For work-hardening austenitic stainless steels such as AISI 304 and 316L, always specify M35 5% Cobalt (HSS-Co5) or M42 8% Cobalt drill bits with a 135° split point. Cobalt preserves lip sharpness under intense thermal build-up, while the split point geometry prevents drill walking on curved pipe surfaces without requiring punch marking.
Standard production for customized OEM orders typically takes 25 to 30 days. Transit time via direct ocean freight routes to Haifa Port or Ashdod Port ranges between 18 to 25 days depending on the shipping line. Expedited air freight services via Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) are also supported for emergency replenishment orders.
DIN 338 defines standard jobber-length drills widely used across European and Israeli industrial machinery. DIN 340 specifies long-series drills for deeper cavity boring, while ANSI B94.11M defines fractional inch size standards (1/64" to 1/2") utilized in US-designed equipment. We manufacture fully ground HSS drills in metric (0.5mm - 20.0mm), fractional inch, and wire/letter gauge series.
Left-hand (reverse fluted) HSS drill bits rotate counter-clockwise. When drilling a pilot hole into a snapped bolt or seized stud, the reverse cutting torque and frictional heat frequently back the damaged fastener out on its own. If the fastener remains seized, a tapered left-hand spiral screw extractor can be engaged without damaging the internal host thread.
TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride) provides the highest thermal protection for high-speed dry or minimum-quantity-lubrication (MQL) drilling on tough metals due to its high surface hardness (~3000 HV) and oxidation resistance up to 800°C. For general carbon steel and aluminum drilling, TiN (Titanium Nitride) or traditional Black Oxide finishes offer the best balance of reduced friction and cost efficiency.
Yes. Century Drill & Tool supports complete OEM programs. We provide laser-etched custom logos on bit shanks, custom plastic index cases, hang-tab blister cards, barcode labeling compliant with local retail standards, and branded outer cartons configured for easy warehouse handling.
Founded in 1940, Century Drill & Tool has spent over eight decades perfecting the art and science of industrial cutting tool manufacturing. Our "Built Blue" legacy represents an uncompromised commitment to material integrity, metallurgical precision, and continuous testing under real-world machine shop conditions.
Every cutting tool bearing our brand is backed by rigorous quality assurance protocols:
Whether you are an industrial importer in Haifa, a hardware distributor serving the central region, or a manufacturing enterprise seeking reliable cutting tools, Century Drill & Tool provides the technical expertise and supply capacity to power your operations.
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