Kennametal 5397489 Replaceable Tip Drill 15/16 Inch Ksem Plus

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5397489 is a carbide replaceable tip drill built for high-performance hole-making in metal cutting applications. It is part of the KSEM Plus series and accepts an HPG-geometry replaceable tip, allowing worn tips to be swapped without replacing the drill body. The drill features a 15/16 inch diameter, a 140-degree included angle, and a TiAlN coating that helps resist heat and wear during aggressive feed rates. Tip material is solid carbide with a fine grain grade manufactured under the KCPM45 designation. This combination supports longer tool life in production environments where consistent hole quality and diameter accuracy are required.

This drill is suited for CNC machining centers and automated drilling operations in manufacturing and metalworking shops. The replaceable tip design reduces tooling cost per hole and minimizes downtime during changeovers. The KSEM Plus platform is a common choice in job shops and production lines handling ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. The insert seat size 4 and HPG geometry are matched specifically to this shank body, so replacement tips must conform to the KSEM Plus seat-size-4 specification.

Key Features

• Solid carbide tip with fine grain KCPM45 manufacturer grade for wear resistance in metal cutting
• TiAlN coating provides thermal barrier and extends tip life at elevated cutting speeds
• 140-degree included angle suits a wide range of workpiece materials and reduces thrust force at entry
• HPG insert geometry optimized for chip evacuation and point stability
• Replaceable tip design lowers cost per hole compared to solid carbide drill replacement
• KSEM Plus series insert seat size 4 for consistent tip seating and runout control

Compatibility

Designed for use with KSEM Plus series drill bodies accepting insert seat size 4 and HPG geometry replaceable tips. Replacement tips must match the KSEM Plus seat-size-4 specification. No additional compatible model numbers were specified in the product data.

Installation Notes

Installation and tip changes should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine in a locked-out, de-energized state. Use the correct KSEM Plus torque key and follow the tool manufacturer seating procedure to ensure full tip engagement before running. Inspect the insert seat for chips or debris before mounting a new tip, as contamination can affect runout and tip retention. Do not exceed the recommended cutting parameters for the tip grade and workpiece material combination.