Solid carbide long length drills

Published
June 19, 2025 - 10:45am
Kennametal

Kennametal Inc.'s new 12xD and 50xD solutions for its KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup, modernizing the deep drill offering with features such as a new point geometry and coating with 4-margin lands for a much longer tool life, the company says.

Featuring Kennametal’s KCK10A grade, the high-performance drills are ideal for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.

The new drills feature:

  • 135° HPR point with radius design at cutting edge corner
  • Patented gashing
  • KCK10A grade with ultra-fine grain substrate
  • A 4-margin design
  • Highly polished surfaces

To view the full KenDrill HPR lineup, click here.

Related Glossary Terms

  • wear resistance

    wear resistance

    Ability of the tool to withstand stresses that cause it to wear during cutting; an attribute linked to alloy composition, base material, thermal conditions, type of tooling and operation and other variables.