CMT 363.025.12 V-Point Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 120 deg. Sharpening - 2.5mm (7/64") - Left-Hand Rotation is a precision-ground, solid carbide boring bit engineered for through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Built from premium HWM solid carbide, this left-hand twist drill delivers exceptional wear resistance and repeatable accuracy across high-speed production runs in panel processing, furniture manufacturing, and dowel connection drilling. Its V-point 120 deg. tip geometry ensures clean entry and precise hole placement in a wide range of wood-based materials.

Key Features

• Solid Carbide (HWM) Construction - premium super-strength solid carbide provides outstanding wear resistance for demanding, high-cycle production drilling without premature dulling.
• V-Point 120 deg. Sharpening - the V-point tip geometry produces clean, accurate hole entry and reduces material tear-out, delivering consistent quality across sheet goods and solid wood.
• 2 Precision Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - dual precision-ground flutes balance cutting load evenly, resulting in smoother bores and longer service life compared to single-edge tooling.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - twin spiral flutes evacuate chips efficiently during drilling, reducing heat buildup and keeping bores clean for tighter tolerances.
• Left-Hand (LH) Rotation - designed specifically for left-hand spindles on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers, ensuring proper cutting action and safe operation.
• Common Shank Design (S=D) - shank diameter equals drill diameter at 2.5mm, enabling direct, secure fitment into CMT 364/365 adapters and bushings without the need for reducing sleeves.
• Compatible with CMT 364/365 Adapters - designed for use with CMT 364 and 365 series adapter systems, making it a direct drop-in solution for existing CNC boring machine setups.

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for CNC boring machine spindles - the left-hand rotation and common shank (S=D) geometry make this bit a precise match for multi-spindle boring centers running LH spindle configurations, eliminating adapter compatibility guesswork.
• HWM solid carbide extends tool life in production environments - where high-speed, repetitive drilling through chipboard, MDF, and hardwood would quickly wear down lesser tooling, the solid carbide construction holds a sharp edge longer and reduces changeover frequency.
• V-point 120 deg. tip angle suits a broad range of panel materials - from solid hardwood to laminates and plywood, the 120 deg. V-point geometry is optimized for clean entry without requiring material-specific tip preparation.
• Direct compatibility with CMT 364/365 system - if your boring machine already uses the CMT 364 or 365 adapter platform, this drill slots in without additional hardware, keeping setup time short and tooling costs predictable.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.025.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Point Style: V-point 120 deg.
• Drilling Diameter: 2.5mm (7/64")
• Shank Diameter: 2.5mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 55mm
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Rotation: Left-hand (LH)
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Shank Type: Common shank (S=D - shank diameter equals drill diameter)
• Compatible Adapters: CMT 364, CMT 365

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling for dowel connections
• Panel processing on CNC boring machines
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet production
• Drilling in solid hardwood and softwood
• Drilling in chipboard, MDF, and HDF
• Drilling in plywood and laminates