Iscar 5506659 Carbide Replaceable Tip Drill 0.965 in Icp

Product Description

The ISCAR 5506659 is a solid carbide replaceable tip drill in the ICP series, designed for precision hole-making in metalworking applications. The tip carries a TiAlN coating applied via PVD process, which improves heat resistance and tool life during interrupted and continuous cuts. The drill features a 140-degree included angle with a thinned web point, a slow spiral flute design, and a honed cutting edge geometry. At 0.965 inches cutting diameter and 0.401 inches functional length, this tip mounts into a compatible ICP series drill body. It is installed and used by machinists and tooling technicians in production and job-shop environments.

This replaceable tip drill is suited for drilling operations in steel as its primary workpiece material. Secondary workpiece compatibility includes stainless steel, cast iron, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials. The ICP series platform is common in CNC machining centers where tip replacement reduces tooling cost compared to full-drill replacement. The IC908 grade is a submicron carbide grade optimized for demanding cutting conditions across the ISO P, M, K, S, and H material groups.

Key Features

• Solid carbide tip with IC908 submicron carbide grade for high wear resistance
• TiAlN PVD coating improves thermal performance and tool life in steel and hard materials
• 140-degree included angle with thinned web point reduces thrust force at entry
• Slow spiral flute geometry and honed cutting edge for stable chip evacuation
• Replaceable tip design compatible with ICP series drill bodies, reducing consumable cost
• Conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards

Compatibility

Designed as a replaceable tip for ICP series drill bodies. The ISO number for this tip is ICP 245 with an insert seat size of 24. Verify body series and seat size before installation.

Installation Notes

Replaceable carbide drill tips of this type are installed and changed by machinists or tooling technicians. The machine spindle must be fully stopped and locked out before tip removal or installation. Use the manufacturer-specified torque wrench or key for the twist-retention insert holding method — do not exceed the body manufacturer seating recommendation. Inspect the insert pocket seat for chips or damage before seating the new tip to avoid tip fracture or runout.