The GOdrill, Kennametal's first microdrill, is designed to work with multiple applications and multiple materials. The GOdrill is intended for holes in the range of 1 to 12.7 mm (0.0394 to 0.5 inches) diameter. It is designed to expand the advantages of modular drills into the small-diameter range. High-end material grades, a wear indicator coating and new, proprietary geometries allow shops to fully utilize the tool life capacity of the drill, according to the company.
"In addition, the GOdrill qualifies as a very cost-effective throw-away type tool in the given diameter range," said a company spokesperson. "A multi-purpose solid-carbide microdrill, the GOdrill is the tool for customers with a need for small to medium-sized holes at a reasonable price."
The GOdrill is designed for use in a variety of materials and workpieces. The proprietary marginless design aims to reduce friction and heat, while its straight cutting lip with protection chamfer allows no starting point for wear and an even distribution of cutting forces. This results in longer tool life in all materials due to less chipping on the cutting edge, according to the company.
Built on Kennametal's proprietary KC7325 grade of solid carbide, the GOdrill also features a multilayer TiAlN-based coating for high hot hardness. According to the company, this not only enables high cutting speeds, it also enhances holemaking, even in minimum-quantity lubrication (MQL) situations. A second TiN top layer serves as a visual wear indicator, useful for achieving full tool life in microdrills.
GOdrills are available in solid (flood coolant) or through-coolant options for a wide range of materials and applications, including fuel systems and precise medical components.
Kennametal provides wear-resistant products, application engineering and services across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure.
For more information contact:
Kennametal Inc.
P.O. Box 231
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
724-539-5000
www.kennametal.com