Walter presents the X·treme Evo Plus drill with Krato·tec® in 8 × Dc

Premium tool manufacturer Walter is presenting its X·treme Evo Plus drill from the DC180 Supreme product family – in 8 × Dc for the first time. The drill with through coolant and four lands is distinguished by extraordinarily good guidance in the drill hole. It consequently enables high precision – even for greater drilling depths and interrupted cuts – and increases process reliability. The same applies to the polished flutes which optimise chip evacuation (e.g. for stainless materials), as well as the straight cutting edges which likewise offer an increased level of reliability and stability. The Krato·tec™ multi-layer coating, specially developed for drilling and reaming tools, achieves the highest cutting speeds and increases tool life by about 50% when compared to other products on the market. With the 8 × Dc version, the AlTiN layer is designed as a tip coating in Walter's own WJ30EY grade for the first time.

The DC180 Supreme drill can be used universally for a multitude of applications in all ISO materials from the P, M, K, N, S and H groups. In addition to the standard dimensions (dia. 3–20 mm), Walter also offers the solid carbide drill as a special tool with intermediate dimensions and as a step drill. With the Walter Xpress service, users also benefit from a reduced delivery time (max. three weeks). Due to its productivity and wear resistance, the DC180 Supreme can optimise the costs of complex ISO M and S machining operations in the long term, for example in the aviation industry or with components for the automotive industry. The Krato·tec™ coating boasts additional advantages in terms of tool life and process reliability.

About Walter: For more than 100 years, Walter has stood for competence and quality in the field of machining technology. The company was founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. The wide portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading, as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain. An additional element is Walter Tool Management Solutions, providing customers with cost planning security, continuous productivity improvements and quicker returns on their investment beyond the cutting tools. Meanwhile, with production facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia, numerous subsidiaries, sales partners, and 3,800 employees worldwide, Walter has a global presence and customers in more than 80 countries. Alongside Engineering Kompetenz, the corporate culture promotes diversity and a sustainable company strategy.