(Sandvik Coromant: Mebane, NC) -- Cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant recently announced the completion of its CoroDrill DE10 assortment with the introduction of two new geometries: -M5F and -M5C. These additions expand the drill’s optimization potential and strengthen its position as a versatile, plug‑and‑play solution for short‑hole drilling across all materials.

CoroDrill DE10 is an exchangeable‑tip drill built around a unique pre-tension interface, enabling fast, secure tip changes and ease of use. Designed for drilling solid materials with consistent surfaces, the concept delivers high productivity, predictable performance, and a large application window, making it ideal for mixed‑material production environments.

“Our goal with CoroDrill DE10 has always been to offer a robust and highly versatile drilling solution,” says Mikael Carlsson, global product specialist for indexable rotating tools at Sandvik Coromant. “With the addition of two new geometries, we can now support even more customer applications while maintaining the same plug‑and‑play ease of use.”

The -M5F geometry is engineered for flat‑bottom holes and advanced applications. It excels when creating start holes on complex components, or when a flat‑bottom profile is required. It’s also ideal for stepped holes, using -M5F for the largest diameter, followed by any of the geometries in the assortment.

The -M5C geometry is optimized for cast iron, featuring reinforced corners and increased wear resistance, thanks to grade GC3334. It’s also a strong complement to the -M5 geometry in ISO P, M, and S materials, where additional corner strength is needed.

The concept’s large application window is one of its defining strengths. The original -M5 geometry already enabled customers to use a single tip across multiple materials, reducing tool inventory. The expanded assortment now allows even finer optimization without sacrificing ease of use.

“Our geometries are the key,” says Carlsson. “They are the result of extensive R&D and patented design work, giving customers high productivity, long tool life, and consistent performance—even at the upper end of cutting parameters, where the impact on CO₂ emissions is the greatest.”

CoroDrill DE10 contributes to lower cost per hole and reduced CO₂ emissions by enabling higher cutting parameters, faster penetration rates, and lower cutting forces. Customers have also reported significantly longer tool life compared with previous solutions, reducing carbide consumption and supporting manufacturing wellness.