Kennametal 3381183 Carbide Replaceable Tip Drill 23mm

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 3381183 is a solid carbide replaceable tip drill in the KSEM series, designed for high-performance hole-making in demanding metalworking applications. The drill accepts an KSEM2300HPLM insert tip with HPL geometry and carries a PVD-applied AlTiN coating for heat and wear resistance. Cutting diameter is 23.00 mm (0.9055 inches), with a 140-degree drill point angle and a two-flute helical configuration. The tip is held by a clamp-style insert seat (size 4) and operates with a regular spiral flute type. Licensed machinists and CNC setup technicians are the primary installers.

This replaceable tip drill is suited for production drilling in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, and titanium -- covering ISO material codes P, M, K, N, and S. The KSEM platform is commonly used in CNC machining centers for high-volume hole-making where tip changeability reduces downtime versus solid drills. Supported applications include standard drilling, inclined-exit drilling, and stacked-plate drilling. Flute length is 11.00 mm with a functional length of 0.4528 inches.

Key Features

• 23.00 mm (0.9055 inch) cutting diameter with 140-degree standard point angle
• Solid carbide tip in fine-grain grade KCMS15 for edge stability in hard materials
• PVD AlTiN coating for elevated temperature resistance and extended tool life
• Two-flute helical design supports chip evacuation in steel and stainless applications
• Clamp-held replaceable tip system (KSEM series, seat size 4) reduces tooling changeover time
• Rated for inclined-exit and stacked-plate drilling scenarios

Compatibility

Designed for use with KSEM series toolholders accepting a size 4 insert seat. Compatible workpiece materials include steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, and titanium (ISO codes P, M, K, N, S).

Installation Notes

Installation and tip changes should be performed by qualified machinists following the machine tool manufacturer's clamping torque and runout procedures. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in an e-stop or lockout state before indexing or replacing the carbide tip. Verify insert seat cleanliness and seating before resuming cutting. Consult the KSEM toolholder documentation for proper clamping screw procedure and recommended starting parameters for the workpiece material.