HSS, HSS-E & Powder Metal Drills

HSS, HSS-E and powder metal twist drills from Vortex, OSG, Europa, Somta and Dormer Pramet

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HSS, HSS-E & Powder Metal Drills

HSS (High-Speed Steel) Drills

High-speed steel drills work in metal, plastic and wood, and hold up well under normal-duty drilling. They're the standard choice for general workshop use, where the material isn't especially hard or abrasive.

HSS-E (High-Speed Steel Cobalt) Drills

HSS-E drills contain 5–8% cobalt, which raises hardness and heat resistance over plain HSS. That makes them the better choice for stainless steel, titanium and high-strength alloys, where they hold an edge longer between changes.

Powder Metal Drills

Powder metal drills are made by a powder metallurgy process that gives a finer, more even grain structure than conventional HSS. This adds strength and wear resistance, which matters most in deep-hole drilling and high-volume production runs.