CMT 363.020.12 V-Point Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 120 deg. Sharpening, 2mm, Left-Hand Rotation is a precision-engineered boring bit designed for through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Built from premium HWM solid carbide, this 2mm left-hand twist drill delivers consistent, accurate results in panel processing and furniture manufacturing applications where reliable dowel-hole boring is essential. The V-point 120 deg. geometry produces clean entry and exit points, making it a dependable choice for high-volume production environments working with wood-based sheet goods.

Key Features

• HWM Solid Carbide Construction - premium-quality solid carbide material provides exceptional wear resistance and extended tool life in demanding production drilling cycles.
• V-Point 120 deg. Sharpening - the V-point tip geometry delivers precise, centered drilling with clean hole entry, reducing tearout in laminates, MDF, chipboard, and solid wood panels.
• 2 Precision Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - dual precision-ground edges ensure balanced cutting forces, smooth chip evacuation, and consistent hole quality across high-speed production runs.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - twin flute design promotes efficient chip clearance during through-hole drilling, reducing heat buildup and maintaining bit sharpness over extended use.
• Common Shank Design (S=D) - shank diameter equals drill diameter at 2mm, allowing direct compatibility with CMT 364/365 adapters and bushings for seamless installation on CNC boring machine spindles.
• Left-Hand (LH) Rotation - engineered specifically for left-hand spindle positions on multi-spindle boring centers, ensuring correct cutting direction and optimal surface finish on the exit face.
• 25mm Cutting Height, 50mm Total Length - compact overall length is optimized for boring machine spindle clearance while the 25mm cutting zone accommodates standard through-hole depths in panel work.

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for left-hand spindle positions - many multi-spindle boring centers require dedicated left-hand rotation bits for specific spindle locations. This drill fills that requirement directly, eliminating the need for spindle adapters or workarounds.
• Matched system compatibility with CMT 364/365 - the common shank design (S=D) means this bit integrates directly into CMT 364 and 365 adapter systems, simplifying setup and reducing changeover time on the boring center.
• Solid carbide performance at a precise 2mm diameter - for applications requiring 5/64 in. through-holes - such as dowel insertion in thin or composite panels - solid carbide construction maintains dimensional accuracy far longer than tool steel alternatives.
• Consistent hole quality across wood-based materials - the V-point 120 deg. tip combined with 2 precision-ground cutting edges makes this drill effective across chipboard, MDF, HDF, plywood, laminates, hardwood, and softwood, reducing bit changes when processing mixed panel types.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.020.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Point Style: V-Point 120 deg.
• Sharpening Angle: 120 deg.
• Diameter: 2mm (5/64 in.)
• Cutting Height: 25mm
• Total Length: 50mm
• Shank Diameter: 2mm
• Shank Type: Common shank (S=D - shank diameter equals drill diameter)
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Rotation: Left-Hand (LH)

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines
• Multi-spindle boring center operations (with CMT 364/365 adapters)
• Dowel connection hole boring in panel processing
• Furniture component manufacturing
• Chipboard and particleboard drilling
• MDF and HDF panel drilling
• Plywood and laminate through-hole boring
• Solid hardwood and softwood boring