Iscar 5568048 Carbide Replaceable Tip Drill Hcp-iq

Product Description

The ISCAR 5568048 is a carbide replaceable tip drill in the HCP-IQ series, designed for precision hole-making in ferrous and hard workpiece materials. The drill features a solid carbide tip with IC908 submicron grade, a TiAlN PVD coating, and a self-centering 138-degree point angle. It carries a 0.921 inch cutting diameter and a functional length of 0.317 inches. The spiral flute geometry uses a slow spiral, two-flute configuration with a web-thinned design to reduce thrust and improve chip evacuation. This tool is installed and serviced by machinists and tooling technicians operating CNC drilling centers or machining cells.

The 5568048 is suited for drilling operations in steel and cast iron as primary workpiece materials, classified under ISO material codes P and K. Secondary workpiece materials include stainless steel, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials, covering ISO codes M, S, and H. The replaceable tip design allows for quick tip changes without removing the drill body from the spindle, reducing downtime in production environments. The HCP-IQ series insert seat size 23 accepts this tip geometry for consistent, repeatable positioning.

Key Features

• Solid carbide IC908 submicron grade tip for extended tool life in ferrous materials
• TiAlN PVD coating provides thermal resistance and reduced friction at the cutting edge
• Self-centering 138-degree point angle eliminates the need for a center drill in most setups
• Web-thinned geometry reduces axial thrust and improves chip flow
• Slow spiral, two-flute design optimized for deep hole applications in steel and cast iron
• Replaceable tip interface minimizes body changeover time and lowers per-hole tooling cost

Compatibility

Designed for use with HCP-IQ series drill bodies accepting insert seat size 23. ISO Number reference: HCP 234-IQ. Compatible with primary workpiece materials steel and cast iron (ISO P, K) and secondary workpiece materials stainless steel, super-alloys, titanium, and hard materials (ISO M, S, H). Conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards.

Installation Notes

Replaceable tip installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the tool body manufacturer's torque and seating procedure for HCP-IQ series tips. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before performing any tip change. Verify the insert seat is clean and free of chips before seating the new tip. Do not exceed the recommended cutting parameters for the IC908 grade as specified in the ISCAR tooling catalog for the applicable workpiece material.