Allied Machine 450H-15 Spade Drill Insert 15mm Cobalt

Product Description

The ALLIED MACHINE AND ENGINEERING 450H-15 is a cobalt spade drill insert designed for high-performance drilling in demanding metalworking applications. It features a 15 mm cutting diameter, a 132-degree point angle, and an AM200 PVD coating that extends tool life when drilling through tough workpiece materials. The insert seats into a GEN2 T-A holder at Seat Size 0 and measures 0.125 inches in thickness. Licensed machinists and CNC operators rely on this insert for consistent hole quality and predictable wear characteristics across a wide range of ferrous and exotic materials.

This insert is suited for production drilling in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials. The GEN2 T-A platform is a common choice in job shops and manufacturing facilities where repeatable hole geometry and fast insert changes are priorities. Typical applications include through-hole and blind-hole drilling on CNC machining centers, horizontal boring mills, and turret lathes where spade-style tooling outperforms twist drills in chip control and rigidity.

Key Features

• 15 mm cutting diameter with a 132-degree point angle for accurate entry and reduced thrust force
• Cobalt insert material provides heat and wear resistance in difficult-to-machine alloys
• AM200 PVD coating extends tool life when drilling steel, stainless steel, cast iron, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials
• GEN2 T-A series platform allows fast insert indexing without removing the holder from the spindle
• Seat Size 0 for direct compatibility with matching GEN2 T-A holder bodies
• 0.125 inch insert thickness supports rigid, chatter-resistant cutting at recommended feed rates

Compatibility

Designed for use with ALLIED MACHINE AND ENGINEERING GEN2 T-A Seat Size 0 spade drill holders. Compatible workpiece materials include steel, stainless steel, cast iron, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials as indicated by ISO material codes P, M, K, S, and H.

Installation Notes

This insert is installed and serviced by machinists or tooling technicians following the machine tool builder and holder manufacturer torquing and seating procedures. Ensure the spindle is at a full stop and the machine is locked out before changing inserts. Inspect the holder seat and clamping surfaces for wear or debris before seating a new insert. Follow the holder manufacturer guidelines for feed rates and speeds when cutting super-alloys or hard materials to avoid premature coating failure.