Drill has body that accepts multiple size heads.

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Constructed with hardened steel body, SMD Replaceable Carbide Tip Drill accepts various sizes of wear-resistant, carbide, replaceable drill heads, which feature ZX coating and can be reground. Design promotes accuracy and facilitates assembly, while ground serrations on back of drill head allow for 2-screw assembly. Unit is available in metric and inch diameters from 0.5469-0.8906 in. with 3X and 5X diameter coolant-thru drill bodies.



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Sumitomo Electric's Innovative SMD Replaceable Carbide Tip Drill Allows One Drill Body To Mount Multiple Drill Size Heads



Mount Prospect, IL - (August 4, 2004) Sumitomo's new SMD Replaceable Carbide Tip Drill is the most versatile, easy to inventory and cost-effective drilling system today.

For reduced costs and inventory, the hardened steel drill body of the SMD accepts multiple drill size heads. And, the carbide replaceable drill head can be reground. Offering long tool life, these new wear-resistant drill heads consist of extremely tough carbide and Sumitomo's ZX coating. The ZX coating boasts 2000 layers for long wear resistance.

The SMD is accurate and easy to assemble. Ground serrations on the back of the drill head allow for precise, two-screw assembly and exceptional hole accuracy.

The SMD is available in metric and inch diameters ranging from 0.5469" - 0.8906" with 3X and 5X diameter coolant-thru drill bodies.

For more information, stop by Sumitomo Booth #E-2136 at IMTS 2004, or contact Sumitomo Electric, 1001 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, Phone: (800) 880-0619, Fax: (847) 635-9335, e-mail: info@sumicarbide.com, or visit www.sumicarbide.com.

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