01 — Essential Specifications
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Essential specifications
The facts that matter most when choosing the right product in this family.
02 -- Materials, Applications & Machines
Working compatibility
Materials, applications & machines
Quickly confirm what the tool can cut, the work it is designed to perform, and the equipment it is intended to run on.
Compatible materials
Recommended workpiece materials
- Stainless steel
- Tough alloys
- Aluminum
- Non-ferrous metals
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- Mild and medium steel, Stainless steel and tough alloys, Aluminum, brass, copper, Titanium alloys, General ferrous & non-ferrous metals. Metal fabrication and shop drilling Mechanical assembly and maintenance Automotive repairs and structural drilling CNC and drill press operations Industrial and field service drilling
- Holemaking
Compatible machines
Equipment and operating methods
- Portable drill
- Drill press
03 -- Complete Technical Specifications
Technical data
Complete technical specifications
Open only the groups you need to confirm construction, dimensions, and operating requirements.
Construction & identification
Tool typeDrill Bits
Tool subtypeJobber-Length Drill Bits
Detailed styleHeavy-Duty HSS
Manufacturer seriesXL5-FRACTIONS
Series familyXL5
Measurement systemImperial
Tool materialHigh-speed steel
Manufacturer part numberXL5-3/8
Dimensions & fit
Size3/8"
Cutting diameter3/8
Flute / cutting length3-5/8
Overall length5
Pack quantity1
Cutting geometry
Point geometry135 Degree Split Point
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the XL5-FRACTIONS series
XL5-FRACTIONS
135° Self-Centering Split Point — This feature significantly reduces walking at drill start, improves accuracy on curved or flat workpieces, and dramatically enhances penetration speed and hole quality compared to standard twist drills.
Features supporting this advantage
- 135° Self-Centering Split Point — This feature significantly reduces walking at drill start, improves accuracy on curved or flat workpieces, and dramatically enhances penetration speed and hole quality compared to standard twist drills.
- High-speed steel
- 135 Degree Split Point
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
Before you use it
Use notes & technical description
Important fit, operating, and care guidance to review before putting the tool to work.
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Champion XL5-3/8 Brute Platinum HSS Jobber Drill | 3/8" Fractional — Heavy-Duty 135° Split Point
The XL5-3/8 is a Champion Brute Platinum XL5 heavy-duty HSS jobber drill in a fractional 3/8" diameter. This exact standalone product preserves the original XL5 configuration for accurate ordering and size-specific search visibility.
Its precision-ground 135° self-centering split point helps prevent walking at startup, while the tapered web geometry supports fast penetration and added strength. The NoMo surface treatment and black-and-bright HSS finish are engineered for dependable drilling in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium alloys and other tough metals.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | XL5-3/8 |
|---|---|
| Exact drill size | 3/8" |
| Size format | Fractional size |
| Drill type | Heavy-duty jobber drill |
| Tool material | High-speed steel (HSS) |
| Point style | 135° self-centering split point |
| Surface treatment | NoMo, black-and-bright finish |
| Web geometry | Tapered web for fast penetration and added strength |
| Source variant configuration | 3/8" |
Professional Metal-Drilling Applications
Use this XL5-3/8 in a drill press, portable power drill, mag drill or CNC machine for fabrication, mechanical assembly, maintenance, automotive work, structural drilling and general industrial service. Apply suitable cutting fluid, speed and feed for the material and diameter.
Choose the exact 3/8" size when a precise finished hole is required. The single-product format makes the MPN and size clear for purchasing, replenishment and technical part-number searches.
Cutting tools may shatter if misused. Wear appropriate eye protection and follow the machine and tool manufacturer's safety instructions.
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