CMT 310.160.11 Dowel Drill - 16 x 27 x 57.5mm Right-Hand by CMT is a precision short-series boring tool engineered for clean, accurate blind hole drilling in furniture manufacturing, cabinet making, and panel processing applications. Built on a super-strength steel body with a tungsten carbide (HW) head, this 2-flute dowel drill combines a PTFE-coated spiral, precision-balanced centre point, and negatively ground spurs to deliver consistent, flat-bottom holes with smooth bore walls - making it a reliable choice for high-volume dowel joinery in chipboard, MDF, solid wood, laminates, and coated panels.

Key Features

• 2 HW Precision-Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - tungsten carbide cutting edges stay sharp through repeated use in abrasive materials like chipboard, MDF, and laminates, reducing tool change frequency on busy boring machines.
• 2 Negatively Ground Spurs (V2) - score the perimeter of the hole before material is removed, producing clean entry points and smooth bore walls with no tearout or rough edges, which is critical for visible panel surfaces and tight-fitting dowel connections.
• PTFE-Coated Spiral Flutes - the orange or black PTFE coating on the spiral portion prevents pitch and adhesive buildup, keeping the flutes clear for consistent chip evacuation and extending the working life of the drill.
• Precision-Balanced Centre Point - the HW centre point self-centres on the workpiece, eliminating bit walk and ensuring accurate hole placement on every bore cycle, which is essential for repeatable dowel alignment.
• Parallel Shank with Driving Flat and Length-Adjusting Screw (10 x 27mm) - the driving flat provides positive rotational engagement in multi-spindle CNC boring machines and boring centers, while the length-adjusting screw allows fine depth setting without swapping tooling.
• Super-Strength Steel Body - the tool body resists flex and vibration under continuous production loads, maintaining dimensional accuracy and prolonging carbide head bond integrity across extended run cycles.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with standard right-hand spindle configurations on multi-spindle CNC boring machines, boring centers, and panel processing equipment.

Why This Product

• The short overall length of 57.5mm and compact 16mm cutting diameter make this drill well-suited for dense multi-spindle boring head configurations where tool-to-tool clearance is limited in cabinet and furniture panel production.
• The combination of negatively ground spurs and a precision-balanced HW centre point addresses the two most common blind-hole quality problems - tearout at the entry and wandering at the start - delivering a finish-ready bore without secondary cleanup.
• The PTFE coating on the spiral directly reduces downtime caused by adhesive or resin buildup on the flutes, a common issue when boring glue-coated or resin-bonded panels in production environments.
• The 10 x 27mm parallel shank with driving flat is designed to seat securely in standard boring machine chucks and multi-spindle heads, giving production operators confidence in consistent depth and concentricity across all spindle positions.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 310.160.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 16mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 57.5mm
• Shank: 10 x 27mm
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Spurs: 2
• Spur Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
• Blade Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Coating: PTFE (orange or black) on spiral portion
• Series: Short Series (57.5mm)

Approved Applications

• Blind hole drilling for dowel connections
• Panel drilling in furniture manufacturing
• Cabinet making and carcass assembly
• Boring in chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels
• Multi-spindle CNC boring machine operations
• CNC boring center and panel processing center production
• Boring machine use with adapter or chuck