The Dormer Pramet A976 8.00 mm HSS-E High Performance Multi-Application Drill with Straight Shank and Extra Long Series is engineered for professionals who demand depth, precision, and reliability in metalworking. This drill combines a robust HSS-E substrate with geometry that delivers consistent performance across a range of materials and thick workpieces.

• 130-degree point for precise entry: self-centering starts, reduced push force, and less wandering when starting holes in tough metals.
• Bright finish minimizes sticking and built-up edge, promoting smoother chip flow and cleaner hole edges.
• Parabolic flute design optimizes chip evacuation for long through-holes, enabling deep-hole drilling in a single pass with stable feeds.
• Premium HSS-E material (high-speed steel with cobalt) delivers enhanced wear resistance and red hardness, making it versatile for drilling steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Extra-long length provides extended reach for drilling very deep holes, through thick stock, and through assemblies where standard-length bits fall short.
• DIN 1869 / 1 compliant construction ensures reliable interchangeability with standard drill chucks and fixtures, and consistent dimensions across tools.

Who benefits: machinists, toolmakers, maintenance technicians, and metal fabricators who routinely drill deep bores in steel plates, stainless components, or aluminum sections. The A976 is ideal for through-holes in automotive frames, machine housings, and structural parts where depth and reach matter as much as hole accuracy.

Practical tips for best results: use appropriate cutting fluid when drilling steel or stainless steel; choose spindle speeds and feeds matched to the material and hole depth; start with a light pilot hole if needed to reduce wandering; secure the workpiece firmly to prevent vibration and ensure hole alignment remains true.