STANDARD GUN DRILL SHARPENING ANGLES SHARPENING ANGLES Depending on the required tolerance, cutting performance and desired chip shape, the following standard sharpening angles are recommended. 30˚ 30˚ 15˚ 30˚ 40˚ 35˚ 0.25xD D Standard sharpening for diameters less than .157“ Standard Gun Drill Carbide Length 30˚ 12˚ 12˚ 20˚ .0118-.0197 20˚ 30˚ 25˚ 0.25xD D Diameter Range Head Length Standard sharpening for diameters greater than .157“ .098” - .149” .787” .150” - .159” .906” .160” - .199” .094” .200” - .258” 1.181” .259” - .435” 1.378” 30˚ .436” - .722” 1.575” .723” - .841” 1.772” .842” - .919” 1.970” .920” - .1.037” 2.165” 25˚ 35˚ .1.038” - 1.260” 2.560” 15˚ Regrindable Length = Length-Dia. 30˚ 40˚ 38˚ D/4±0.05 Optional sharpening for materials where it is difficult to break a chip. 586