CMT V-Point Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 120 deg. Sharpening, 3mm (1/8 in.) is a precision-ground, solid carbide boring tool engineered for through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Manufactured from premium HWM solid carbide, this right-hand twist drill delivers the consistent hole quality and extended service life that production woodworking environments demand. With a true V-point 120 deg. tip geometry and 2 spiral flutes, it cuts cleanly through panel materials without the tear-out or deviation common with lesser tooling. The common shank design - where the shank diameter equals the drilling diameter - makes this drill fully compatible with CMT 364 and 365 adapter systems for direct mounting on boring machine spindles.

Key Features

• Solid carbide (HWM) construction - premium super-strength carbide material resists wear at high spindle speeds, extending tool life in continuous production drilling compared to HSS alternatives.
• V-point 120 deg. sharpening - the V-point geometry centers the drill precisely on entry, reducing walking and producing cleaner, more accurate through-holes in panel materials and solid wood.
• 2 precision-ground cutting edges (Z2) - dual cutting edges balanced by precision grinding ensure symmetrical chip removal and consistent hole diameter on every pass.
• 2 spiral flutes - twin spiral flutes efficiently evacuate chips from the bore, reducing heat buildup and maintaining cut quality during high-cycle production runs.
• Common shank design (S=D, 3mm shank = 3mm diameter) - the shank diameter matches the drilling diameter exactly, allowing direct insertion into CMT 364/365 adapters and bushings without step-down collets or adapters, simplifying spindle setup.
• Right-hand (RH) rotation - standard right-hand cutting direction is compatible with conventional CNC boring machine spindle configurations.
• 3mm (1/8 in.) drilling diameter - ideal for small-diameter dowel holes, pilot holes, and precision bores in furniture panel processing where tight dimensional tolerances matter.

Why This Product

• The HWM solid carbide construction paired with V-point 120 deg. sharpening makes this drill a reliable choice for high-volume furniture and cabinet panel drilling where hole accuracy and tool longevity directly affect production output.
• The common shank (S=D) configuration is purpose-built for use with CMT 364 and 365 adapter systems, eliminating the need for non-standard collets and simplifying changeovers on multi-spindle boring centers.
• With 27mm of cutting height available in a compact 55mm overall length, this drill is optimized for through-hole boring applications in panels and sheet goods without excess tool overhang that can compromise rigidity and hole quality.
• At 3mm (1/8 in.) diameter, this twist drill addresses the small-bore drilling needs common in dowel joinery and furniture assembly operations where accurate hole placement is critical to joint fit.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.030.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Point Geometry: V-point 120 deg. sharpening
• Drilling Diameter: 3mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 55mm
• Shank Diameter: 3mm
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
• Shank Type: Common shank (shank diameter equals drill diameter)

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling for dowel connections
• Panel processing on CNC boring machines
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet assembly
• Multi-spindle boring center operations (with CMT 364/365 adapters)
• Solid hardwood drilling
• Softwood drilling
• Chipboard and particleboard boring
• MDF and HDF panel drilling
• Plywood drilling
• Laminate panel drilling