Iscar 5508401 Carbide Replaceable Tip Drill 0.539 in Icp

Product Description

The ISCAR 5508401 is a solid carbide replaceable tip drill insert designed for high-productivity drilling operations in demanding machining environments. This tip belongs to the ICP series and carries the IC908 manufacturer grade, a submicron carbide grade applied with a PVD TiAlN coating to extend tool life in abrasive and heat-intensive cuts. The drill point is ground to a 140-degree included angle with web thinning and a honed cutting edge for controlled entry and reduced thrust force. It runs a slow spiral, two-flute configuration and is sized at 0.539 inches cutting diameter. Licensed machinists and toolroom technicians install this insert in compatible ICP-series drill bodies as a quick-change replacement tip.

This tip is suited for drilling steel as its primary workpiece material, and it is also rated for secondary materials including stainless steel, cast iron, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials. These material grades correspond to ISO P, M, K, S, and H classifications. The ICP series is used in CNC machining centers and turning centers where replaceable-tip tooling reduces cycle time by eliminating the need to index or replace the entire drill body. The ISO number for this insert is ICP 137, and it conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards.

Key Features

• IC908 submicron carbide grade with PVD TiAlN coating for extended tool life in steel and hard materials
• 140-degree drill point angle with web thinning for reduced entry thrust and improved chip formation
• Honed cutting edge geometry for controlled, stable cutting action
• Slow spiral, two-flute design optimized for chip evacuation in deep-hole drilling
• Conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards for seamless CAM integration
• Insert seat size 13, compatible with ICP-series replaceable-tip drill bodies

Compatibility

Designed for use with ISCAR ICP-series replaceable-tip drill bodies accepting insert seat size 13. ISO number for this tip is ICP 137. Verify body compatibility by confirming seat size and series designation before ordering.

Installation Notes

Replaceable tip drill inserts are installed and removed by a licensed machinist or toolroom technician using the manufacturer-specified torque wrench or installation key for the ICP-series body. Power down and lock out the spindle before changing tips. Inspect the insert pocket and seating surface for chips or wear before seating the new tip. Do not force the tip into position; improper seating can cause runout or premature insert failure.