Steel Drilling Now Faster And More Efficient

Sandvik Coromant launches next generation CoroDrill ^® 860 for ISO P material

Querétaro /PRNewswire/ - Global metal cutting leader Sandvik Coromant launches an updated range of its CoroDrill® 860 solid carbide drill , increasing customer productivity in steel drilling operations. Advanced -PM geometry provides high performance drilling operations in ISO P steels while dramatically improving tool life.

The CoroDrill® 860 drill with -PM geometry has a new grade with improved multi-layer Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating. The result of these innovations is improved wear resistance, longer tool life, an overall increase in productivity, and therefore lower cost per part. The drill is perfect for common applications in the automotive industry, general engineering, mold and die industries, and power generation.

The tool is available in standard diameters from 3 mm (0.12 inches) to 16 mm (0.63 inches). In addition, custom tools are available to customize the drill to suit the user's specific machining requirements. Quotes and orders for custom boring options can be requested by visiting the Sandvik Coromant website.

For further extended tool life and a more sustainable machining strategy, the CoroDrill® 860-PM drill is eligible for Sandvik Coromant's tool reconditioning programme . After completing its useful life cycle, the tool can become part of the Sandvik Coromant recycling program .

James Thorpe , Sandvik Coromant's global product manager, said: "We are always updating our offering because we know that improving productivity and reducing cost per part are two of the main requirements of our customers. The introduction of this next generation of drills Enhanced PVD-coated solid carbide will enable our customers to improve process safety, productivity, quality and cost."

For more information on the CoroDrill® 860 drill with -PM geometry, visit the Sandvik Coromant website .

Sandvik Coromant
As part of the global Sandvik industrial engineering group, Sandvik Coromant is at the forefront of manufacturing tools, machining solutions and expertise that drive the industry standards and innovations required for the machining industry today and tomorrow. Training, extensive investment in R&D and strong collaboration with our customers ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and direct the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant holds more than 3,100 patents worldwide, has more than 7,900 employees and is present in 150 countries.