SMART CUT® Thin Wall Diamond Core Drill – Sintered (Metal Bond)

This SMART CUT® thin wall diamond core drill is engineered for precision drilling in hard, brittle, and abrasive non-metallic materials. Manufactured with a sintered metal bond diamond matrix, the drill provides excellent diamond retention, long tool life, and consistent cutting performance in demanding applications.

The thin wall design minimizes material loss while maintaining high rigidity and dimensional accuracy. The result is faster drilling, lower cutting forces, and reduced heat generation.


Specifications

Outside Diameter (OD): 3.5 inch
Inside Diameter (ID): 3.42 inch
Diamond Wall Thickness: 0.045 inch (1.2 mm)
Diamond Depth (Height): 0.50 inch (10 mm)
Maximum Drill Depth: 1.5 inch
Overall Length: 2 5/8 inch
Thread Type: 5/8"-18 TPI Female
Bond Type: Sintered (Metal Bond) Diamond


Materials Suitable for Drilling

• Glass
• Alumina (Aluminum Oxide)
• Quartz
• Ruby
• YAG
• Silica
• Silicon
• Graphite
• Composites
• Advanced non-metallic ceramics


Design and Performance Features

• Thin wall construction for reduced kerf and minimal material loss
• Sintered metal bond for strong diamond retention and long life
• High diamond concentration for fast drilling and stable cutting
• Precision-machined steel body for concentricity and tight tolerances
• Low heat generation and reduced chipping
• Preserves true microstructure of the material
• Typical drilling speeds of 1 to 2 inches per minute (application dependent)


SMART CUT® Technology

SMART CUT® technology optimizes diamond exposure, concentration, and bond structure to deliver:

• Faster material removal
• Longer tool life
• Consistent performance over extended use
• Stable cutting with reduced vibration


Applications

• Precision hole drilling
• Thin wall coring
• Sample preparation
• R&D and laboratory drilling
• Production drilling of hard and brittle materials

About Us

UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools is a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of precision diamond and CBN tooling serving industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing markets since 1990. We specialize in designing and producing standard and custom diamond tools for demanding applications involving hard, brittle, and advanced engineered materials.

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