Gold oxide is a thinner oxide surface treatment than black oxide typically used to identify cobalt steel tools; performance is similar to uncoated tools
Cobalt steel tools have a higher cobalt content compared to high-speed steel tools, enhancing their performance for cutting tougher metals like stainless steel and nickel alloys.
Round shanks allow use with a wide variety of toolholding systems
When run in a counterclockwise direction (right-hand cut) spiral fluted tools evacuate chips up and out of the cut to reduce clogging