CMT 363.045.11 V-Point Solid Carbide Twist Drill by CMT is a precision-ground, 4.5mm diameter twist drill engineered for through-hole boring on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Featuring a 120 deg. V-point sharpening geometry and full solid carbide (HWM) construction, this drill delivers clean, accurate holes in a wide range of wood-based panel materials - making it a go-to choice for furniture production, cabinet manufacturing, and high-volume panel processing. Designed for right-hand rotation and built to pair directly with CMT 364/365 adapter systems, it combines premium material quality with a common shank design for fast, repeatable setup.

Key Features

• 120 deg. V-Point Sharpening - the V-point geometry centers the drill precisely at entry, reducing wandering and producing cleaner, more accurate through-holes in panel materials and solid wood.
• Premium HWM Solid Carbide Construction - solid carbide delivers exceptional wear resistance and edge retention compared to standard high-speed steel, supporting extended production runs with consistent hole quality.
• 2 Precision Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - dual precision-ground flutes ensure balanced cutting forces, smoother chip evacuation, and reduced heat buildup during high-speed CNC boring operations.
• Common Shank Design (S=D) - the shank diameter matches the drill diameter at 4.5mm, allowing direct insertion into CMT 364/365 adapters and bushings without requiring a separate reduction sleeve.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - twin spiral flutes efficiently clear chips from the bore during drilling, helping maintain cutting performance and reducing the risk of clogging in dense materials like MDF and chipboard.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - compatible with the standard spindle rotation direction found on the majority of CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers.
• 28mm Cutting Length - the 28mm usable cutting depth accommodates typical through-hole and deep dowel-bore requirements in furniture panel components.

Why This Product

• The 120 deg. V-point tip geometry provides self-centering entry without pre-drilling, reducing setup steps and improving hole placement accuracy - a direct advantage in high-throughput panel processing where repeatability matters.
• Solid carbide (HWM) construction means the drill maintains sharp cutting edges longer than non-carbide alternatives, reducing tool change frequency and downtime during production runs on abrasive materials like MDF, HDF, and laminates.
• The common shank (S=D) format makes this drill a direct fit for CMT 364/365 adapter systems, simplifying tooling inventory and eliminating the need for additional adapters when transitioning between drill sizes in the same diameter range.
• With a compact 60mm total length and 4.5mm diameter, this drill addresses the specific requirements of close-pitch multi-spindle boring centers where tooling clearance and consistent spindle loading are critical to production quality.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.045.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Sharpening Type: V-Point 120 deg.
• Diameter: 4.5mm (3/16 in.)
• Cutting Length: 28mm
• Total Length: 60mm
• Shank Diameter: 4.5mm
• 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
• Multi-spindle boring center operations (with CMT 364/365 adapters)
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet panel production
• Drilling in solid hardwood and softwood
• Drilling in chipboard, MDF, HDF, plywood, and laminates