Replaceable-head drill offers “peak of productivity”

With the Drion·tec® E-Peak D5150, Walter is introducing a new replaceable-head drill that it says represents the “peak of productivity” when drilling. According to the company, the D5150 enables high feed rates and metal removal rates, reducing cost per hole.

The Drion·tec® E-Peak D5150 eradicates the need for drilling pilot holes and allows exchange of the DS50 replaceable head directly in the machine without screws. Both of these features reduce machining and set-up times, improving productivity. The Drion·tec® E-Peak D5150 drill body has reinforced radial contact points and inclined axial contact surfaces that absorb any cutting forces that occur.

The 3D flute geometry with a large axis angle combines with through-coolant delivery system that enables efficient, reliable chip evacuation even with inclined or curved workpiece surfaces.

In addition to high productivity, Walter says its replaceable head drill impresses with high process reliability. This capability comes from the stable, patented cutting point design with axial pull-out protection, ensuring risk-free retraction and release torque retention even after numerous head changes. The low-vibration DS50 interchangeable heads guarantee precision and centring with high hole quality thanks to the free grinding and point angle.

Credit to its universal M geometry and the two cutting grades (WPP35 and WMS35), the D5150 is suitable for use with a vast range of cutting data in ISO material groups P, M and S, as well as K, N and H.

Walter is initially launching the D5150 with diameters from 9 to 17.99 mm, including nominal inch diameters, in drilling depths of 3xD, 5xD and 8xD. Several head dimensions can be used in the same drill body, which also reduces storage and purchasing costs.