Exchangeable‑tip drill built around a pre‑tension interface

Cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant announces the completion of CoroDrill DE10 assortment with the introduction of two new geometries, -M5F and -M5C.

CoroDrill DE10 is an exchangeable‑tip drill built around a pre‑tension interface enabling fast, secure tip changes and exceptional ease of use. Designed for drilling solid materials with consistent surfaces, the concept delivers high productivity, predictable performance and a large application window — making it ideal for mixed‑material production environments.

The -M5F geometry is engineered for flat‑bottom holes and advanced applications. It excels when creating start holes on complex components or when a flat‑bottom profile is required. It is also ideal for stepped holes, using -M5F for the largest diameter followed by any of the geometries in our assortment.

The -M5C geometry is optimised for cast iron, featuring reinforced corners and increased wear resistance thanks to grade GC3334. It is also a strong complementary to the -M5 geometry in ISO P, M and S materials where additional corner strength is needed.

The concept’s large application window is one of its defining strengths. The original -M5 geometry already enabled customers to use a single tip across multiple materials, reducing tool inventory. The expanded assortment now allows even finer optimisation without sacrificing ease of use.

CoroDrill DE10 contributes to lower cost per hole and reduced CO₂ emissions by enabling higher cutting parameters, faster penetration rates and lower cutting forces. Customers have also reported significantly longer tool life compared with previous solutions, reducing carbide consumption and supporting manufacturing wellness.