Drill Bit Shank - Triangle Shank

Triangle Shank

The triangle shank is almost always made by machining three flats on round bar stock. It is intended as a minor modification of a straight shank, still allowing it to be held in a 3-jaw drill chuck, but allowing higher torque transmission and limited slipping.

  • Can be held in a drill chuck
  • High torque transmission
  • Moderately accurate centering
  • Cannot be held in a collet

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