Sandvik Coromant introduces an exchangeable-tip drill for short-hole drilling

By Staff Report March 6, 2025 5:54 pm IST

Sandvik Coromant has introduced its second-generation exchangeable-tip drill, CoroDrill® DE10. This innovative tool is designed for high-volume drilling across all materials and is built on the success of CoroDrill® 870 for H9-H10 hole tolerances.

Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal cutting tools and manufacturing solutions, introduces its second-generation exchangeable-tip drill, CoroDrill® DE10. Engineered for high-volume drilling across all materials, CoroDrill® DE10 sets new standards in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. With its innovative geometry, this tool delivers true plug-and-play functionality and uncompromised performance.

Building on the success of CoroDrill® 870 for H9-H10 hole tolerances, CoroDrill® DE10 introduces advanced features that enhance versatility and operational ease. Users will appreciate the familiar pre-tension clamping interface, thoughtfully designed to align with operator experience while delivering enhanced security. The solution prioritises robustness, enabling quick tip changes, reliable high-speed drilling, and extended drill body life with more tips per tool. Its unique M5 tip geometry delivers unmatched performance across diverse materials and cutting conditions.

CoroDrill® DE10 addresses several common drilling challenges, particularly for manufacturers tasked with producing large quantities of holes in a single operation. With high feed capabilities, the tool achieves superior penetration rates, boosting productivity and lowering the cost per hole. Additionally, both tool inventory and cycle times can be significantly reduced, as CoroDrill® DE10 eliminates the need for a pilot hole to guide the drill into place.

As a true plug-and-play solution, CoroDrill® DE10 integrates seamlessly into existing setups, offering unmatched ease of use while enhancing operational efficiency and performance. This innovative tool is designed to streamline manufacturing processes, delivering consistent results with minimal downtime.

Mikael Carlsson, Global Product Specialist for Indexable Rotating Tools at Sandvik Coromant, said, “CoroDrill® DE10 marks a new era in exchangeable-tip drills. Testing against competing solutions has demonstrated its superior robustness, faster and easier tip changes, enhanced feed capacity, extended tool life, and reduced cost per hole. It’s an ideal solution for high-volume hole making across all industries, with typical components including heat exchanger plates, automotive components, shafts, pumps, and valves, and I and H beam drilling.”

CoroDrill® DE10 also enhances sustainability by enabling higher cutting parameters, faster metal removal, and lower cutting forces, which reduces CO₂ emissions. Its durable design minimises waste through predictable wear patterns and maximised tool longevity, further supporting responsible manufacturing goals.

The tool has been tested against multiple competing tools, each time showing significant advantage. One customer testing CoroDrill® DE10 overcame the challenge of high cutting forces generating deformation on the drill body of their previous solution.

When using CoroDrill® DE10 to drill holes for a batch of gear box housing, the customer experienced no wear on the drill tip and a 17 percent increase in productivity. Another customer, this time machining stainless steel plates, saw a 43 percent increase in tool life and a 57 percent increase in productivity when switching to CoroDrill® DE10 from a competing tooling solution. These are just two of many successful tests we have conducted, and for each one, customers have already seen unprecedented productivity gains.

For comprehensive tool data and optimised machining practices, CoroDrill® DE10 is compatible with CoroPlus® Tool Guide, providing users with precise cutting data recommendations from the outset. To discover how this solution can transform high-volume drilling operations, customers are encouraged to contact their local application specialist or visit the website for further details.