Kennametal 5397475 Carbide Replaceable Tip Drill 23/32 in

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5397475 is a solid carbide replaceable tip drill in the KSEM Plus series, designed for high-productivity hole-making in steel and stainless steel applications. The tip carries a TiAlN PVD coating applied at manufacturer grade KCPM45 with a fine grain carbide substrate, delivering wear resistance and thermal stability under demanding cutting conditions. The HPG insert geometry produces a 140-degree drill point angle optimized for chip control and accurate entry. Cutting diameter is 0.7189 inches (18.26 mm). Installed by machinists and tool-room professionals in CNC drilling operations, this tip seats into compatible KSEM Plus drill bodies using a clamp-type insert holding method.

This replaceable tip is suited for drilling operations in steel and stainless steel workpieces across ISO material groups P and M. Typical applications include standard through-hole drilling, drilling on inclined exit surfaces, and drilling through stacked plates. The 2-flute, 2-margin helical flute design with through-coolant and MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubricant) compatibility makes it appropriate for both wet and near-dry machining environments on horizontal and vertical machining centers.

Key Features

• Solid carbide KCPM45 fine-grain substrate with TiAlN PVD coating for extended tool life in steel and stainless steel
• 140-degree drill point angle with HPG geometry for controlled chip formation and accurate hole entry
• Through-coolant capable, including MQL support, for thermal management in high-feed drilling
• 2-flute, 2-margin helical configuration suits inclined exit and stacked-plate drilling scenarios
• Clamp-style insert seat (size 2) allows repeatable tip indexing without removing the drill body from the spindle
• Regular spiral type maintains consistent chip evacuation in deep-hole cycles

Compatibility

Designed for use with compatible KSEM Plus series drill bodies accepting insert seat size 2. Verify body seat size and ISO number KSEM0719HPG when selecting the mating body.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician following the machine tool builder and Kennametal KSEM body clamping instructions. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before seating or removing the tip. Clean the insert pocket and seating surfaces before installation to ensure proper contact and accurate runout. Do not exceed the recommended cutting parameters specified in the current Kennametal KSEM application guide for the specific drill body in use.