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Alpen was delighted to introduce its amazing new Metal Head range of high performance HSS drill bits through a series of launches across South Africa in the past fortnight. Alpen Metal Head bits feature PEC-Tec 3-cutter geometry engineered to deliver rapid, clean, and effortless metal drilling without walking or jamming.

“Alpen PEC-Tec bits employ progressive edge cutting technology,” Alpen South Africa manager Grant Cameron laconically explained while drilling though a stainless steel tube offcut with one hand in his pocket. “They feature three cutting edges rather than a conventional two-flute point.

“This distributes cutting force evenly, significantly speeds up material penetration, and produces clean, burr-free breakthrough without any snatching,” he continued as the Metal Head bored through in surprisingly quick time. “Metal Head’s immediate self-centring also eliminates the need to centre-punch or drill pilot holes. 

“This bit also bites instantly without wandering or slipping, whether that be on curved tubing or even drilling at an angle.” Metal Head’s 3-Flat anti-slip shank design locks securely into standard 3-jaw drill chucks to prevent bit slippage under high torque. Their steam-tempered surface treated precision-ground flutes facilitate rapid swarf clearance, reduce friction heat, and prevent binding in deep cuts.

Ideal to bore structural carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, as well as non-ferrous metals including aluminium, brass, and copper, Alpen Metal Head bits conform to DIN 338 RN standards. Metal head bits come in standard jobber sizes from 1 to 13 millimetres and are available in single packs and multi-piece cassettes.

So if you need stable, handheld drilling with reduced feed pressure, snag-free breakthrough and precision heat management for extended tool life, look no further than Alpen Metal head. Now available alongside Alpen’s massive selection drill bit range via leading tool and hardware outlets across Southern Africa, learn more and order your Alpen Metal Head bits at www.vermontsales.co.za/brand-alpen