01 — Essential Specifications
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Essential specifications
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02 -- Materials, Applications & Machines
Working compatibility
Materials, applications & machines
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Compatible materials
Recommended workpiece materials
- Stainless steel
- Tough alloys
- Aluminum
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- Aluminum Steel Stainless Steel Titanium Alloys Tough Materials
- Holemaking
Compatible machines
Equipment and operating methods
- Portable drill
- Drill press
03 -- Complete Technical Specifications
Technical data
Complete technical specifications
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Construction & identification
Tool typeDrill Bits
Tool subtypeJobber-Length Drill Bits
Detailed styleHeavy-Duty HSS
Manufacturer seriesXL8
Series familyXL8
Measurement systemMetric
Tool materialHigh-speed steel
Manufacturer part numberXL8-4.5
Dimensions & fit
Size4.5 mm
Drill / wire / letter designationM
Cutting diameter4.50
Flute / cutting length2-3/16
Overall length3-3/8
Pack quantity1
Cutting geometry
Point geometry135 Degree Split Point
Point angle135.0°
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the XL8 series
XL8
NoMo surface-treated HSS with 135° split point for tough materials
Features supporting this advantage
- NoMo surface-treated HSS with 135° split point for tough materials
- High-speed steel
- 135 Degree Split Point
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
Compatibility & contents
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The systems, models, and components below come directly from the product’s normalized fit data.
What’s included
Components supplied with this product
- Single Brute XL8 metric jobber drill bit
- high-speed steel
- NoMo surface treatment
- 135° split point
- straight shank
- Made in USA
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 XL8-4.5 Brute Metric HSS Jobber Drill Bit, 4.5 mm – Heavy Duty, 135° Split Point
XL8-4.5 is a Champion Brute XL8 metric high-speed steel heavy-duty jobber drill bit in 4.5 mm. It is designed for fast, accurate holes in tough materials using a power drill, drill press or CNC machine.
Key Benefits
- 135° self-centering split point supports precision starts and helps prevent the drill from walking on the workpiece.
- NoMo surface-treated high-speed steel helps enhance drilling performance and extend cutting-edge life.
- Tapered web geometry supports fast penetration and added tool strength.
- Heavy-duty metric jobber design is suited to stainless steel, titanium alloys and other hard-to-drill materials.
- Straight shank fits compatible metric drilling setups, drill presses and CNC machines.
- Made in USA by Champion Cutting Tool.
Applications
- Drilling aluminum, steel, stainless steel and titanium alloys
- Tough-material drilling in fabrication, maintenance and machine-shop work
- Power drills, drill presses and CNC drilling applications
- Metric holemaking for the 4.5 mm size
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | XL8-4.5 |
|---|---|
| Series | Champion Brute XL8 Metric Jobber Drills |
| Drill type | Metric heavy-duty jobber drill bit |
| Size | 4.5 mm |
| Decimal equivalent | 0.1772 in |
| Material | High-speed steel |
| Surface treatment | NoMo surface treatment |
| Point style | 135° split point |
| Shank | Straight shank |
| Performance level | Heavy duty |
| Package style | Standard |
| Package quantity | 12 |
| Country of origin | Made in USA |
How to Use
Use the XL8-4.5 with the correct speed, feed and workholding for the material. Use suitable cutting fluid when needed, clear chips regularly and avoid forcing the tool to maintain a clean cutting path and extend tool life.
Cutting tools may shatter if misused or overloaded. Wear eye protection and follow the drill and machine manufacturer's operating instructions.
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