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| Tip (Point Styles) | Available in drill point, radical fish-point, shallow fish-tail, "V" point, and "Y" point. See related article. |
| Flutes | PreciseBit tools are available in 2,3, and 4 flute styles. In general, the greater flute volume of two flute designs make them preferable in applications that demand aggressive debris removal . Three flutes bits offer greater stiffness and freedom from resonant chatter. |
| Flute Extension | Non-cutting portion of the flute that allows for additional bit plunging. |
| Shoulder | Tapered section between the shank and the flute extension. |
| Depth Ring | Plastic collars pressed onto the shank that are used to precisely set the depth of cut. Often used in systems with automatic tool changers. |
| Shank | The length of the tool that inserts into the chuck or collet. Currently, all PreciseCut shanks are 1/8 in. in size. Plans are to add 1/4 in. shank sizes during the third quarter of 2002. |
| Shank Chamfer | Makes bit loading easier and reduces collet wear. |
