Kennametal 5397496 Carbide Replaceable Tip Drill 1-1/64 in

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5397496 is a carbide replaceable tip drill in the KSEM Plus series, identified by ISO number KSEM1016HPG with manufacturer grade KCPM45. It features a 1-1/64 inch (1.0157 inch decimal / 25.80 mm) cutting diameter and a 140-degree drill point angle. The tip is manufactured from fine-grain solid carbide with a PVD-applied TiAlN coating for heat and wear resistance. This is a 2-flute, 2-margin design with helical flutes, a regular spiral, and through-coolant capability including MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) support. It is installed by machinists and toolroom technicians in production and job-shop environments.

This drill is designed for applications in steel and stainless steel workpiece materials (ISO material codes P and M). The HPG insert geometry and clamp-style insert holding method make it suited for standard drilling as well as demanding applications including inclined exit drilling and stacked-plate drilling. The KSEM Plus platform uses an insert seat size 5. With a functional length of 0.508 inches and an overall projection of 0.686 inches, this tip is a compact insert intended for use in a compatible KSEM Plus drill body shank.

Key Features

• Fine-grain solid carbide tip with PVD TiAlN coating for extended tool life in steel and stainless steel
• 140-degree standard point angle for accurate entry and reduced thrust
• Through-coolant design with MQL compatibility for chip evacuation and thermal management
• Helical, regular-spiral flute profile with 2-flute, 2-margin geometry
• Clamp-style insert holding for positive, repeatable tip seating
• Rated for inclined exit and stacked-plate drilling conditions

Compatibility

Designed as a replaceable tip insert for KSEM Plus series drill bodies accepting insert seat size 5. Compatible workpiece materials are steel and stainless steel (ISO P and M grades). Consult KENNAMETAL KSEM Plus tooling documentation to confirm the correct drill body shank for this tip.

Installation Notes

Installation of replaceable tip drills should be performed by qualified machinists or toolroom personnel with the machine powered off and locked out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Ensure the insert seat is clean and free of chips or debris before seating the carbide tip. Use the manufacturer-specified clamping procedure and tooling to secure the insert — do not overtighten or substitute non-standard fasteners. Verify coolant channels are clear and that through-coolant pressure is set per machine and application requirements before running.