Sandvik Coromant introduces versatile next-generation drilling family for multi-material applications
Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal-cutting tools, launches the new CoroDrill® Dura 462 drilling family with over 2,000 assorted sizes for a diverse range of materials and applications. With new advanced coating technology, extended tool life and easy accessibility, this launch is a standout solution for multi-material drilling.
By combining flexibility and precision, CoroDrill® Dura 462 eliminates the need for separate specialized tools for different materials. The versatile point geometry of the CoroDrill® Dura 462 drilling family is specifically designed for adaptability, delivering excellent positional accuracy and significantly improved tool life across a wide range of materials, component sizes and shapes. With consistent machining performance from a single tool, users can condense their tool inventory to streamline operations and still achieve optimal results.
CoroDrill® Dura 462 features an extensive range of sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for virtually any drilling application. From micro drills starting at 0.030 mm with a drill depth up to 6xDC, to larger variants up to 20 mm and a drill depth of up to 8xDC, this broad assortment allows manufacturers to tackle a wide array of materials and machining conditions.
All standard size drills, starting from 3 mm, are fully coated using new Zertivo 2.0 technology to create a multi-layer PVD coating.
“The Zertivo 2.0 coating technology is a standout feature of CoroDrill® Dura 462, delivering significantly longer tool life by reducing wear and improving heat resistance,” says James Thorpe, Global Product Manager for Hole Making and Composite Machining at Sandvik Coromant. “This coating enables faster cutting speeds without compromising performance, ultimately resulting in higher productivity and reduced cost per hole.”
CoroDrill® Dura 462 has already been shown to greatly improve efficiency across different applications in early tests. “One customer using CoroDrill® Dura 462 for blind hole drilling saw an 85% increase in productivity with a tool life of more than double that of a competing tool,” notes Matthew Johnson, Product Application Expert at Sandvik Coromant. “Another customer, aiming to improve cost efficiency while safeguarding process security in cross-hole drilling, experienced a productivity increase of 110% and a 36% extension in tool life compared to their previous solution. With substantial improvements in both performance and tool life, CoroDrill® Dura 462 is a game changer for multi-material drilling.”
As part of Sandvik Coromant’s commitment to Manufacturing Wellness, CoroDrill® Dura 462 also benefits from services such as reconditioning and recycling. “We’re committed to supporting our customers throughout the tool lifecycle,” Thorpe explains. “Prolonging tool life and recycling used tools benefits both our customers and the environment, making our solutions an investment in the future.”With its versatility, extensive assortment and ability to boost productivity across a variety of materials and applications, CoroDrill® Dura 462 is the ultimate solution for manufacturers seeking consistent, high-performance results in multi-material drilling. To learn more about this solution, visit the website.
