Sumitomo 5L00W0B Replaceable-tip Drill 14.51-15.5mm Weldon

Product Description

The SUMITOMO 5L00W0B is a replaceable-tip drill body designed for precision hole-making in metal cutting applications. It accepts SMDT series insert tips and is built around the SMD tooling platform. The body is manufactured from steel and features a 3/4 inch Weldon flat shank for secure, anti-rotation mounting in compatible holders. Through-coolant capability is built in, directing fluid directly to the cutting zone for heat control and chip evacuation. The drill covers a diameter range of 14.51 mm to 15.5 mm, reaches a maximum drill depth of 3.346 inches, and has an overall length of 6.102 inches. Licensed machinists and CNC operators install this tool in production drilling operations.

This drill body is suited for use in vertical machining centers, CNC lathes, and horizontal machining centers where repeatable, accurate hole diameters are required. The 5xD depth-to-diameter ratio makes it appropriate for medium-depth drilling in steel, cast iron, and similar workpiece materials. The replaceable-tip design reduces tooling cost by allowing insert exchange without discarding the body. The SMDH toolholder style is specified for use with this body. It is typically found in general manufacturing, job shop, and production machining environments handling precision component work.

Key Features

• Diameter range: 14.51 mm (0.5713 inches) to 15.5 mm (0.6102 inches)
• Maximum drill depth of 3.346 inches with a 5xD depth-to-diameter ratio
• Through-coolant design for effective chip evacuation and cutting zone cooling
• Replaceable SMDT insert tip style reduces per-hole tooling cost
• 3/4 inch Weldon flat shank provides anti-rotation retention in the holder
• Steel body construction with 6.102 inch overall length for rigid reach

Compatibility

Designed for use with SMDT series replaceable drill tip inserts and SMDH series toolholders as part of the SUMITOMO SMD drill platform. Confirm insert tip size matches the desired finished hole diameter within the 14.51 mm to 15.5 mm range before ordering.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified CNC machinists or tool room technicians. Before mounting, ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool change procedure follows the machine manufacturer's lockout requirements. The Weldon flat shank must be seated fully in the holder and the setscrews torqued per the toolholder manufacturer's specification. Verify through-coolant passages are clear and coolant pressure is appropriate for the machine before running the tool at operating parameters.