CMT XTreme Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 3x27x55mm Right-Hand by CMT 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 with extreme sharpening and 2 precision ground cutting edges, this 3mm twist drill delivers consistent, clean results in panel processing, furniture manufacturing, and dowel connection work across a wide range of wood-based materials.

Key Features

• Premium HWM Solid Carbide Construction - High-wear-resistance solid carbide material delivers exceptional durability and extended tool life in high-speed production drilling applications, reducing the need for frequent bit replacements.
• Extreme Sharpening with Negatively Ground Spurs - The XTreme sharpening geometry with negatively ground spurs produces clean entry points and minimizes tearout on laminates, chipboard, and hardwood, resulting in professional-quality hole edges.
• 2 Precision Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - Dual precision ground cutting edges provide balanced cutting forces and smooth chip evacuation, which translates to accurate, consistent hole sizing with minimal vibration.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - Twin spiral flutes efficiently clear chips from the cutting zone during drilling, preventing clogging and heat buildup that could compromise hole quality or shorten tool life.
• Common Shank Design (S=D, 3mm) - Shank diameter equals drill diameter at 3mm, allowing direct, no-adapter fit into CMT 364/365 adapters and boring machine spindles for straightforward setup and reliable tool holding.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - Standard right-hand rotation is compatible with conventional CNC boring machine spindles, making this drill a drop-in solution for the majority of production boring setups.
• 27mm Cutting Length / 55mm Total Length - A 27mm cutting height provides adequate depth for through-hole dowel drilling in standard panel thicknesses, while the 55mm total length suits typical boring machine spindle reach requirements.
• Compatible with CMT 364/365 Adapters - Designed for use with CMT 364 and 365 adapter systems, making this drill a direct and reliable fit within an established CMT boring tooling ecosystem.

Why This Product

• For furniture manufacturers and panel processors needing repeatable, clean through-holes for dowel connections, the XTreme sharpening geometry with negatively ground spurs consistently minimizes surface tearout - even on laminated and veneered panels.
• The premium HWM solid carbide construction means this drill holds its cutting edge longer than standard high-speed steel alternatives, which directly reduces downtime and tooling costs in continuous production environments.
• With a common shank (S=D at 3mm), this drill integrates directly into CMT 364 and 365 adapter systems without requiring additional bushings or custom fitment - simplifying tooling changeovers on multi-spindle boring centers.
• At 3mm diameter with a 27mm cutting height and 55mm total length, this drill is specifically proportioned for precision small-diameter through-hole work, where oversized tools would risk damaging adjacent panel structures or assembly joinery.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.030.21
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 55mm
• Shank Diameter: 3mm
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Sharpening Type: Extreme
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Shank Type: Common shank - shank diameter equals drill diameter (S=D)

Approved Applications

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