CMT V-Point Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 60 deg. Point - 9/64 in. x 2-11/64 in. - Left-Hand Rotation is a precision-engineered left-hand solid carbide twist drill designed for through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Built from HWM solid carbide and ground to a 120 deg. V-Point geometry, this 3.5mm diameter drill delivers clean, consistent bores through a wide range of wood-based panel materials. The left-hand rotation makes it the correct choice for machines with left-hand spindles, ensuring accurate entry geometry and minimal tearout on the workpiece face.

Key Features

• HWM Solid Carbide Construction - premium solid carbide material provides exceptional wear resistance and edge retention, reducing tool changes and maintaining bore quality during high-speed production drilling runs.
• V-Point 120 deg. Sharpening - the precisely ground V-Point geometry centers the drill on contact, producing clean entry and exit holes in solid hardwood, softwood, chipboard, MDF, HDF, plywood, and laminates without pilot marking.
• Left-Hand (LH) Rotation - engineered specifically for left-hand spindles on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers, ensuring the correct cutting action and eliminating the risk of drilling with an incompatible rotation direction.
• Common Shank Design (S = D) - shank diameter equals drill diameter at 3.5mm, allowing direct mounting into CMT 364 adapters and 365 bushings for standard boring machine spindles without requiring additional reduction components.
• 2-Flute Cutting Geometry - dual cutting edges provide balanced chip evacuation and smooth bore walls, supporting efficient material removal and reducing heat buildup during continuous production cycles.
• Compact Overall Length of 55mm with 27mm Cutting Height - optimized proportions for boring machine work, delivering sufficient cutting depth for through-hole panel drilling while maintaining rigid tool stability during operation.

Why This Product

• If your CNC boring machine or multi-spindle boring center runs left-hand spindles, this drill is the purpose-built solution - using a right-hand drill on a left-hand spindle will not cut properly, and this model eliminates that compatibility problem entirely.
• The 3.5mm diameter and 55mm overall length match common boring machine spindle configurations, and the common shank design (shank diameter equals drill diameter) means it integrates directly with CMT 364 adapters and 365 bushings without adapting down.
• HWM solid carbide construction holds a sharper edge longer than HSS alternatives, which translates to more consistent hole quality across large production batches of panel goods including MDF, HDF, chipboard, plywood, and laminates.
• The 120 deg. V-Point geometry is tuned for wood-based materials - it centers cleanly on the workpiece surface and exits with minimal fiber tearout, reducing secondary finishing work on visible panel surfaces.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.035.42
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Product Type: Solid Carbide Twist Drill
• Point Angle: 60 deg.
• Sharpening: V-Point 120
• Diameter: 3.5mm (9/64 in.)
• Cutting Height: 27mm (1-1/16 in.)
• Total Length: 55mm (2-11/64 in.)
• Shank Diameter: 3.5mm
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Rotation: Left-Hand (LH)
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Shank Type: Common shank (shank diameter equals drill diameter)

Approved Applications

• CNC Boring Machine - through-hole drilling with left-hand spindles
• Multi-Spindle Boring Center - used with CMT 364 adapters and 365 bushings
• Solid Hardwood
• Softwood
• Chipboard
• MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
• HDF (High-Density Fiberboard)
• Plywood
• Laminates