HSS-4241 High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bit | Symmetrical Pagoda Cone Drill for Wood, Plastic & Thin Metal Sheet (4mm - 52mm) - Atradesen

HSS-4241 High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits (Pagoda Cone Bits)

Drill multiple hole diameters quickly and precisely with our premium HSS-4241 high-speed steel step drill bits, available at Atradesen.com. Crafted from highly robust, wear-resistant high-speed steel, these pagoda-shaped bits feature a dual-flute design that provides cleaner chip removal and prevents drifting or slipping during initial positioning.

Ideal for rapid, multi-stage hole expansion and incremental drilling in plastics, plywood, acrylic sheets, copper, brass, aluminum, and thin iron sheet metal.

Multi-Size Drilling on Thin Plates (Max 5mm Depth)

These incremental step drill bits allow you to clean, deburr, and chamfer holes of different diameters using a single tool.

Warning on Sheet Thickness: These bits are optimized for sheet metal and materials with a maximum thickness of 5mm (approx. 0.2 inches). If you attempt to drill through materials thicker than 5mm, the incremental stepped profile of the bit will produce a conical or dual-stepped hole (mismatched entry and exit diameters).

Critical Material Hardness Limitations (Under 25 HRC)

These bits are engineered for softer structural materials with a Rockwell hardness under 25 HRC.

• Compatible Materials: Plastic, wood boards, aluminum plates, copper, brass, and thin iron plates.
• Do Not Use On: High-tensile carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, masonry walls, ceramic tiles, porcelain, or glass. Attempting to drill these high-hardness or brittle materials will rapidly dull the cutting edges or chip the titanium-coated flutes.

12mm Thick Shank Warning for 6~52mm Bit

While our smaller models (4-12mm, 4-20mm, 4-32mm) are equipped with standard quick-change hex shanks, the massive 6~52mm 13-Step model features a thickened 12mm three-flat shank to withstand extreme rotational torque. Please check the maximum chuck capacity of your hand drill, bench drill, or rotary tool to ensure it can clamp a 12mm (approx. 0.47 inches) shaft before purchasing.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use this HSS-4241 step drill bit to enlarge a hole in my stainless steel sink?

A: No. HSS-4241 is not hard enough to cut through stainless steel or high-tensile carbon steel. Attempting to drill stainless steel will overheat the bit, destroying the cutting edge instantly. For stainless steel, premium cobalt-alloy (HSS-Co M35) step bits are required.

Q: What causes the bottom of the hole to be smaller than the top entry hole when drilling thick boards?

A: This is due to the stepped pagoda design of the bit. Since each level is only a few millimeters deep, if the material thickness exceeds 5mm, the bit cannot pass completely through to the next step without the preceding step continuing to widen the entry hole, resulting in a stepped, uneven bore.