CMT XTreme Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 5mm (13/64 in.) - 120 deg. Point - Right-Hand Rotation is a precision-engineered solid carbide boring tool designed for through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Built from premium HWM solid carbide, this 5mm drill delivers the wear resistance and cutting precision that high-volume panel processing and furniture manufacturing demand. With an extreme sharpening profile and 2 precision ground cutting edges, it produces clean, accurate holes in a wide range of wood-based and composite materials - making it a reliable choice for dowel connection drilling, cabinet production, and panel processing operations.

Key Features

• Premium HWM Solid Carbide Construction - provides exceptional hardness and wear resistance, extending tool life in high-speed production drilling environments where frequent bit changes would otherwise slow output.
• Extreme Sharpening Profile with 120 deg. Point Angle - the negatively ground spurs and precision V-point geometry produce clean entry holes and reduce tear-out, which is critical for quality dowel joints and finished panel surfaces.
• 2 Precision Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - dual cutting edges deliver balanced, consistent material removal on each rotation, resulting in round, accurate holes and reduced heat buildup during continuous production runs.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - effectively evacuate chips and debris from the bore, preventing clogging and maintaining cut quality even in dense substrates like MDF or chipboard.
• Common Shank Design (S=D - 5mm shank equals 5mm drill diameter) - the shank diameter matches the drill diameter exactly, allowing direct insertion into CMT 364/365 adapters and bushings without reduction sleeves or special tooling.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - standard clockwise rotation is compatible with conventional CNC boring machine spindles, making this drill a straightforward replacement or expansion for existing tooling setups.
• 28mm Cutting Height with 60mm Total Length - the cutting depth accommodates standard through-hole and dowel drilling requirements on typical panel thicknesses, while the compact overall length suits close-pitched multi-spindle configurations.

Why This Product

• Designed specifically for use with CMT 364/365 adapters - if your CNC boring machine or multi-spindle boring center runs CMT 364 or 365 adapter systems, this drill is engineered to fit those toolholders directly, eliminating compatibility guesswork and reducing setup time.
• Extreme sharpening means cleaner holes in demanding materials - the negatively ground spurs with 120 deg. point geometry are optimized for chipboard, MDF, HDF, and laminates where standard drill points cause splintering or fiber tear-out that requires rework.
• Solid carbide body vs. carbide-tipped alternatives - full HWM solid carbide construction maintains edge geometry longer under the heat and friction of continuous production drilling, reducing downtime from resharpening or bit replacement.
• Common shank simplifies tooling management - with the shank diameter matching the drill diameter at 5mm, there is no need for reduction bushings or adapter sleeves, keeping your boring center tooling inventory lean and changeovers fast.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.050.21
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 5mm (13/64 in.)
• Cutting Height: 28mm
• Total Length: 60mm
• Shank Diameter: 5mm
• Shank Type: Common shank (S=D - shank diameter equals drill diameter)
• Point Angle: 120 deg.
• Sharpening Type: Extreme
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Number of Spurs: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling for dowel connections
• Panel processing on CNC boring machines
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet production
• Multi-spindle boring center operations (with CMT 364/365 adapters)
• Drilling in solid hardwood and softwood
• Drilling in chipboard, MDF, and HDF
• Drilling in plywood and laminates