Kendex/Metcut Drills

Solid Carbide Drills

How Kendex/Metcut Drills Work

This indexable insert drill has a complex design that appears simple at first glance. There are two inserts on most drills; larger sizes have four. The inside insert cuts the inner portion of the hole, and the outside insert removes the outer portion, and is responsible for the final diameter. The inside insert will cut a path that amounts to about 30% of the total area while the outside insert removes about 70%. On the Metcut drill, the inside insert leads the cutting edge of the outside insert to cut a clearance path for the lead corner of the outside insert.

Drill Alignment
The drill must be aligned accurately in the machine. The best way to check alignment is to put a ground bar into the toolholder. Make sure the ground bar does not have runout. Mount a magnetic base dial indicator on the spindle and take four readings on the bar to determine if you are above, below, left, or right of center. You should also check angularity. On non-rotating applications, alignment must be within .005 and the angularity must be within .005 over a six-inch length. If the drill is rotating, put the dial indicator on the table and rotate the spindle. The drills have a ground area on the flute diameter near the end of the drill so that you can also indicate alignment. For rotating applications, runout should not exceed .005 tir. checking alignment 1. Take four readings by rotating the chuck. 2. Adjust cross slide or offsets (shimming of the tool block may be required). 3. Take four more readings to check results. 4. Replace ground bar with drill and make final check on the actual drill.

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Metcut Drill

chip disposal To facilitate chip disposal, locate the outside insert flute pointing down (below). This is not essential, but it gives the best chance of getting 70% of the chips out. Chips produced from the top insert only amount to 30% of the chips made.

Special Tooling/ Adapters

Holemaking Tech Data

Locate the outside insert flute pointing down for maximum chip removal capabilities.

Index
H598

Toolholding Systems

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Troubleshooting Guide for Kendex/Metcut Drills
Drill Misalignment 1. cutting wrong diameter (large or small) A. If the drill is on center, it will cut the proper diameter. B. If the drill is to the left of center, both inserts will move to the left and the diameter of the hole will increase. The center inserts will cut a smaller path and the gap between the outside and center insert will cause breakage. C. If the drill is to the right of center, both inserts move to the right and the diameter of the hole will decrease. The center insert will cut a larger path, and the insert overlap could cause breakage. The smaller diameter could also cause rubbing on the steel at the outside diameter. Solid Carbide Drills Index
H599

Below Center Condition

Toolholding Systems

Special Tooling/ Adapters

Holemaking Tech Data

Rotating Boring Tools

Counterboring Tools

Twist Drills/ Taps & Dies

QPV Drills

Indexable Drills

Modular Drills

Combination Tools

2. rubbing on the steel in the center of the drill This condition could be caused by the drill being below center. It would cause the normally small .020 diameter core to increase. The larger core will rub in the center of the drill and cause the drill to deflect down and to the left, further increasing pressure on the drill.

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Troubleshooting Guide for Kendex/Metcut Drills
Solid Carbide Drills
problem possible cause solution

insert chipping or breakage*

off-center drill due to misalignment improper seating of tool in toolholder, spindle or turret

Maintain proper alignment. Concentricity should not exceed .005 tir. Check tool shank and socket for nicks and dirt. Check parting line between tool shank and socket with feeler gage. Make sure tool is locked tight. Check with indicator to see if tool can be moved by hand. Check if tool can be held shorter. Clean pockets whenever indexing or changing inserts. Check pockets for nicks and burrs. Make sure inserts rest completely on pocket bottoms. Check head and thread for nicks and burrs. Do not over torque screws. Check recommended guidelines for given material. Check coolant flow. Use straight (unalloyed) grade for multiple insert drills. Restore drill to proper alignment and concentricity. Check bottom of hole or disk for center stub. Check setup rigidity. Check speed/feed guidelines. Lower feed and/or increase speed. Increase coolant flow. Add coolant grooves to tool. Check setup and part rigidity. Check set screw in spindle or toolholder. Check speeds and feeds. Increase coolant pressure and flow. Check coolant flow for interruptions. Make sure coolant reaches inserts at all times. Increase coolant flow. Add coolant grooves to tool. Modify speed or feed. Modify feed rate. Lower feed and/or increase speed. Increase feed rate and/or decrease speed, or use dimple inserts. Apply water and heat-resistant lubricant to threads.

Combination Tools

Modular Drills

deflection due to too much overhang and lack of rigidity improper seating of inserts in pocket

Indexable Drills

damaged insert screws improper speeds and feeds insufficient coolant supply improper carbide grade used on inboard station grooving on back stroke drill body rubbing hole wall oversize or undersize holes off-center drill

Twist Drills/ Taps & Dies

QPV Drills

deflection rough cutting action (tool rumbles and deflects) too much thrust feed rate too high recutting chips poor hole surface finish vibrations

Rotating Boring Tools

Counterboring Tools

insufficient coolant pressure and volume

Holemaking Tech Data

recutting chips causing drill to jump poor chip control chips trapped in hole chatter very short, thick, flat chips long, stringy chips cannot loosen insert locking screws feed rate too high in relation to cutting speed feed rate too low in relation to cutting speed seized threads due to insufficient coolant or high heat build-up

Toolholding Systems Index

Special Tooling/ Adapters

*If constant chipping occurs, especially on the inner insert, and operating conditions are optimum, try an uncoated carbide insert or a grade with higher transverse rupture strength. Contact your Kennametal representative for availability.

H600

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Kendex/Metcut Drills Application Information
recommended speeds and feeds material drilling dia. range speed (sfm) feed (ipr) drilling dia. rpm approximate torque, hp, and thrust for selected drilling diameters speed (sfm) feed (ipr) HB torque hp thrust (lbs.) HB torque hp thrust (lbs.)

carbon steel

400-900 300-800 350-900 400-900 300-600 300-700 300-700 150-300 150-400 150-400 400-800 400-900 400-900

800 500 600 800 400 500 600 200 300 400 500 700 800 80 90 100

.006 .003 .005 .006 .003 .004 .007 .003 .005 .006 .003 .006 .009 .003 .005 .006 140 to 300 180 to 250 150 to 200 180 to 260 180 to 260

tool steel

260 to 340

stainless steel (300 & 400 series)

200 to 300

cast iron

Inconel

75-110

NOTE: Horsepower figured on positive rake drills; negative rake drills require approximately 10% more horsepower.

H601

Index

Toolholding Systems

Special Tooling/ Adapters

Holemaking Tech Data

Rotating Boring Tools

Counterboring Tools

Twist Drills/ Taps & Dies

QPV Drills

alloy steels (4000, 5000 & 8000 series)

260 to 340

Indexable Drills

freemachining steels (1100 & 1200 series)

.500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505 .500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505 .500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505 .500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505 .500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505 .500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505 .500-.745 .750-1.005 1.010-1.193 1.197-1.563 1.567-1.943 1.947-2.505

300-800 350-900 400-900 400-800 400-900

.002-.003 .002-.004 .003-.006 .003-.006 .004-.008 .005-.010 .002-.003 .003-.004 .004-.006 .004-.006 .005-.007 .005-.007 .002-.003 .003-.004 .004-.006 .004-.006 .005-.007 .005-.007 .002-.003 .003-.004 .004-.005 .004-.005 .005-.010 .006-.010 .002-.003 .003-.004 .004-.007 .004-.007 .005-.008 .005-.008 .002-.003 .003-.004 .005-.010 .005-.010 .008-.012 .008-.015 .002-.003 .003-.004 .004-.006 .004-.006 .004-.007 .004-.007

.625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 1.750 2.250

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500 550 600 500 700

.003 .005 .006 .003 .005 120 to 180 140 to 220

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180 to 260

Modular Drills

220 to 300

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3.6 5.0 11.8 14.4 24.0 30.9 2.5 3.5 10.5 12.9 22.5 28.9 3.6 5.0 12.9 15.7 32.0 41.2 2.9 4.0 8.6 10.5 28.0 36.0 1.3 1.8 5.8 7.1 14.4 18.5

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Coolant
Solid Carbide Drills Through-the-tool coolant flow helps to remove chips and heat from the cutting area. Use of coolant also increases insert life. For all vertical applications, through-the-tool coolant must be used. In horizontal applications, through-the-tool coolant is strongly recommended for all applications. However, if the depth of the hole is equal to or less than the drill diameter, flood coolant may be adequate.

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290-series coolant gland installation

1. Remove pipe adapter. 2. Grease O-rings. 3. Line up 1/4-28 set screw (located inside gland) with small flat on tool shank. 4. Slip coolant gland over shank, up to small flat. Locate screw over flat and screw it down securely. 5. Replace pipe adapter.

QPV Drills Twist Drills/ Taps & Dies

Indexable Drills

Kendex/Metcut Drill
coolant pressure (psi) coolant volume (gpm)

Index
H602

Toolholding Systems

Special Tooling/ Adapters

Holemaking Tech Data

Rotating Boring Tools

Counterboring Tools