The Walter 01M544 11\/16″ SST+ Prentice Drill Bit<\/strong> is engineered for industrial professionals who demand reliability and precision when drilling large holes in tough materials. Part of Walter’s renowned SST+ line, this drill bit is formulated with a high-performance cobalt blend that provides exceptional heat resistance and durability, making it ideal for repetitive drilling in stainless steel, mild steel, and non-ferrous metals.<\/p>\n One of the standout features of this bit is its “Prentice” style design, which incorporates a reduced 1\/2-inch shank<\/strong>. This allows operators to utilize a larger 11\/16″ cutting diameter in standard portable drills, drill presses, and magnetic base drills that are limited to a 1\/2″ chuck capacity. To address the high torque requirements of driving a large bit, the shank is machined with three flats<\/strong>. This design feature locks the bit securely into the chuck, preventing the frustrating slippage that often damages both the bit and the equipment during heavy-duty operations.<\/p>\n Efficiency is at the core of the SST+ design. The bit features an exclusive point geometry<\/strong> that is self-centering, effectively eliminating the need for pre-drilling or center punching. This allows for faster hole starts and reduces the tendency for the bit to “walk” on curved surfaces. Finished with a special bronze SST surface treatment, the 01M544 reduces friction and heat buildup, ensuring smooth chip flow and a cleaner cut every time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Heavy-Duty Precision for Large Diameter Drilling The Walter 01M544 11\/16″ SST+ Prentice Drill Bit is engineered for industrial professionals who demand reliability and precision when drilling large holes in tough materials. Part of Walter’s renowned SST+ line, this drill bit is formulated with a high-performance cobalt blend that provides exceptional heat resistance and durability, making… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2000,2012],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1789410","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-abrasives","6":"product_cat-drill-bits-and-carbides","7":"pa_brand-walter","8":"pa_diameter-in-11-16","9":"pa_material-cobalt-blend","10":"pa_packaging-description-1-per-each","11":"pa_used-to-cut-steel-or-stainless-or-aluminum","13":"first","14":"onbackorder","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1789410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1789410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1789410"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1789410"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1789410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}