Flat Bottom Carbide Drill with Internal Coolant VHM 55HRC TiSiN TiStorm TM3
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Product code: BF6C-16647
Product description
TiStorm TM3 — solid carbide flat-bottom drill
Solid carbide · TiSiN · internal coolant · workpiece hardness up to 55 HRC
TiStorm TM3 is a solid carbide drill with a flat point and internal coolant channels. It is intended for drilling and axial counterboring, including entry or exit through inclined or curved surfaces. Select the size by cutting diameter, flute length, shank diameter and overall length.
1. Construction and technical specifications
The tool has a solid carbide body, a TiSiN coating and a cylindrical shank. Its flat point with a nominal included angle of 180° distinguishes it from a conventional pointed drill. Coolant outlets are located at the cutting end.
| Specification | Design |
|---|---|
| Tool type | Solid carbide flat-bottom drill, TiStorm TM3 series |
| Tool substrate | Solid carbide — VHM |
| Coating | TiSiN |
| Point geometry | Nominal 180° included angle; designed to produce a substantially flat hole bottom |
| Shank | Cylindrical; diameter specified separately for the selected size |
| Coolant supply | Internal — through channels in the tool |
| Workpiece hardness | Up to 55 HRC |
The 55 HRC figure refers to the hardness range of the workpiece. It is neither the hardness of the carbide tool itself nor the coating thickness. VHM and TiSiN identify the tool substrate and coating respectively.
2. Workpiece materials
Applications cover steels, including alloy and tool steels, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium. Selection for a specific job takes account of the workpiece grade and hardness, the hole geometry and the coolant supply.
| Workpiece group | Application |
|---|---|
| Steel | Drilling and axial counterboring |
| Alloy and tool steels | Drilling and hole-bottom machining within the hardness range up to 55 HRC |
| Stainless steel | Drilling and axial counterboring |
| Cast iron | Producing holes and counterbores |
| Aluminium | Producing holes and counterbores |
These applications do not imply common spindle speeds and feed rates across the entire series. Cutting data must be selected for the diameter, workpiece grade and operating conditions.
3. Flat point and applications
The point geometry is designed to produce holes and counterbores with a substantially flat bottom. A slight concavity may remain due to the cutting-edge geometry; the term “flat bottom” does not specify a flatness tolerance.
| Operation | Example application |
|---|---|
| Entry through an inclined or curved surface | Drilling a workpiece with a non-flat entry surface |
| Exit through an inclined or curved surface | Through holes emerging on a non-flat surface |
| Axial counterboring | Producing counterbores, including locations with restricted access and curved surfaces |
| Cross holes and thin sheet | Drilling through an existing transverse hole or through a thin wall |
| Guide holes and correction of eccentric holes | Axial operations using an appropriate machining process |
| Partially open holes | Drilling near a workpiece edge where part of the hole circumference remains open |
For non-flat surfaces, the recommended range is up to three cutting diameters (3D). This is an application guideline, not a common flute length for every size. Check the selected variant for its exact dimensions.
The tool operates with an axial feed. It is not intended for side milling or cutting with a transverse feed. Suitability for thin walls or intersecting holes does not guarantee a completely burr-free result.
4. Internal coolant
In this version, coolant is delivered through the tool to outlets near the cutting edges. The circular close-up on each card shows the point and coolant channels, helping identify the internal-coolant design.
Before selection, check that the machine and toolholder can supply coolant through the drill shank. Matching the shank diameter alone does not confirm a functioning internal coolant path. Pressure and flow need to suit the operation; this listing does not assign one value to all diameters.
5. Reading the size designation
The variant name lists four dimensions in sequence. All values are in millimetres. The letter D in the third part identifies the shank, while the final letter L identifies overall length.
| Position in the designation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| First value, preceded by Ø | Cutting diameter |
| Second value | Flute length — the fluted cutting portion |
| Third value, next to D | Cylindrical shank diameter — used to select the toolholding size |
| Final value, next to L | Overall drill length |
The shank can be larger than the cutting diameter. Do not select the toolholder using only the first number in the designation. Flute length and overall length are also separate dimensions; neither should be measured from the photograph.
6. Sizes and selection
| Dimension | Series range |
|---|---|
| Cutting diameter | Ø3–14 mm |
| Flute length | 15–60 mm, depending on the selected size |
| Shank diameter | Ø4, Ø6, Ø8, Ø10, Ø12 or Ø14 mm — as specified by the variant designation |
| Overall length | 55–105 mm |
The complete set of dimensions is stated in the selected variant and on its card. The ranges in this table describe the product family; they do not imply that every diameter is available with every length or shank.
Match the hole diameter and depth to the workpiece grade, hardness, entry and exit geometry, and available coolant supply. Flute length describes the tool but does not, on its own, guarantee an allowable drilling depth for every operation.
For selection assistance, provide the workpiece grade and hardness, hole diameter and depth, surface geometry and toolholding diameter. This helps distinguish the cutting diameter from the shank diameter when choosing the tool.
7. Scope of supply and photographs
The sale unit is one TiStorm TM3 drill in the selected size. It has an integral carbide cutting portion and is not an indexable-insert drill body.
The cards use a shared illustrative photograph of this product family, with values assigned to the individual variant. The full-tool image and coolant close-up show the construction; photographic proportions are not intended for measuring length. Use the variant designation and labelled values to select the size.
8. Frequently asked questions
Can this drill be used for side milling?
No. TiStorm TM3 is intended for axial-feed operations. Its flat point does not make it suitable for use as an end mill with a transverse feed.
Will it produce a perfectly flat bottom?
The geometry produces a substantially flat bottom that may retain slight concavity. If the workpiece drawing specifies a particular flatness tolerance or bottom finish, account for that requirement when selecting the machining process.
Does 55 HRC describe the drill hardness?
No. It refers to the hardness range of the workpiece. The drill is made from solid carbide and has a TiSiN coating.
Does every size have internal coolant channels?
Yes. The variants in this listing are the internal-coolant version. To use this feature, coolant must be supplied through the machine and suitable toolholding equipment.
