CMT V-Point Solid Carbide Twist Drill - 120 deg. Sharpening, 3.2mm (1/8"), Left-Hand Rotation is a precision-engineered, solid carbide boring bit designed for through-hole drilling on CNC boring machines and multi-spindle boring centers. Built from premium HWM solid carbide, this left-hand (LH) twist drill delivers outstanding wear resistance and clean, accurate holes in panel processing and furniture manufacturing applications. The V-point 120 deg. tip geometry promotes precise entry and reduces tear-out in engineered wood panels, making it a reliable choice for high-volume production environments. Designed specifically for use with CMT 364/365 adapters, this bit fits directly into standard CNC boring machine spindles without modification.

Key Features

• Premium HWM Solid Carbide Construction - delivers exceptional wear resistance and longer service life in demanding production drilling, reducing downtime from bit replacement during high-speed panel processing runs.
• V-Point 120 deg. Sharpening - the precise tip geometry promotes accurate hole entry and minimizes splintering or tear-out on laminates, MDF, chipboard, and solid wood surfaces for cleaner finished results.
• 2 Precision Ground Cutting Edges (Z2) - dual precision-ground cutting edges ensure balanced cutting forces and consistent hole quality with every pass, critical for tight-tolerance dowel connections in furniture manufacturing.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - the dual-flute design promotes efficient chip evacuation during drilling, helping prevent clogging and heat buildup in through-hole boring operations.
• Common Shank Design (S=D) - the shank diameter equals the drill diameter at 3.2mm, allowing direct compatibility with CMT 364/365 adapters and standard CNC boring machine bushings without requiring special toolholders.
• Left-Hand (LH) Rotation - designed specifically for left-hand spindles on multi-spindle boring centers, ensuring the bit runs in the correct direction for clean cuts and safe operation on compatible machines.
• 27mm Cutting Height with 55mm Total Length - the 27mm flute length provides sufficient depth for standard through-hole panel drilling, while the compact 55mm overall length suits confined spindle arrangements on boring heads.

Why This Product

• If your CNC boring center has left-hand spindles, this LH-rotation bit solves the compatibility problem directly - it is purpose-built for left-hand rotation, not a workaround or adaptation of a right-hand drill.
• The common shank design (S=D at 3.2mm) means no special adapters are needed beyond the CMT 364/365 system - the bit seats directly and accurately for fast changeovers in production environments.
• HWM solid carbide construction paired with precision-ground cutting edges means this drill maintains sharpness through extended production runs, making it a cost-effective choice for high-cycle panel boring operations.
• The V-point 120 deg. tip is well suited for drilling through-holes for dowel connections in furniture panels - materials such as chipboard, MDF, HDF, plywood, hardwood, softwood, and laminates are all within its approved application range.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 363.032.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Sharpening Type: V-Point 120 deg.
• Diameter: 1/8" (3.2mm)
• Shank Diameter: 3.2mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 55mm
• Rotation: Left-Hand (LH)
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Blade Material: HWM Solid Carbide
• Compatible Adapters: CMT 364/365

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling for dowel connections
• CNC boring machine panel processing
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet assembly
• Multi-spindle boring center operations (with CMT 364/365 adapters)
• Drilling solid hardwood and softwood
• Drilling chipboard, MDF, HDF, and plywood
• Drilling laminates and engineered wood panels