DeWalt launches new cobalt Pilot Point drill bits

DeWalt announced new cobalt Pilot Point drill bits, DW1204(B)-DW1232(B) bits; DW1263 bit & DW1269 bit. The new bits are suitable for professional contractors, metalworkers, residential electricians, residential plumbers, framers and other professional construction end users.

DeWalt designed the bits with a new derivative of DeWalt's famous patented Pilot Point tip design. This innovative new tip design provides users with faster drilling speeds, accurate and clean round holes in metals. Because the Pilot Point tip design allows the bit to pre-drill a smaller hole, it enables users to penetrate materials faster than standard drill bits. Each bit is designed with a 130° pilot tip on top of a 130° split point with four cutting edges. This significantly reduces walking on material and enables the bit to start on contact. Each bit also has three flats on the shank in order to prevent bit slippage in the tool. The bit dimensions are also laser etched above the flats on the shank, in order to ensure easy identification and prevent the markings from wearing off. The DeWalt cobalt Pilot Point drill bits deliver 40 percent longer life than other competitor's bits in stainless steel. The speed and efficiency of the new DeWalt product also optimizes the battery life of cordless tools.

The patented web design provides a thicker web at the base of the shank. This offers users a stronger bit core, which results in less breakage, an issue with many standard bits when drilling into stainless steel. Additionally, DeWalt designed the Pilot Point bits with a no-spin shank with three flats that provide a positive lock on the chuck, which keeps the bit from spinning in the chuck. The optimized open-head flute design allows for easy material removal delivering a more efficient bit and promoting longer bit life.

Each bit is made from cobalt steel, which creates a more wear resistant bit that is suitable for drilling into stainless steel and other high-end metals. There are 29 Pilot Point bit offerings available in various lengths and diameters to meet a wide-range of metal drilling needs.