Solid Carbide Tooling with Speed Drill R4 Geometry

For Immediate Release:
May 17, 2016


For More Information Contact:
Jim Wahl, Wahl Marketing Communications, (513) 561-2002
Scott Monaghan, Monaghan Tooling Group, (800) 732-4565





Monaghan Introduces Solid Carbide Tooling with Speed Drill R4 Geometry
Application-Specific Tooling Achieves Unparalleled Cutting Data and Tool Life

Dayton, OH – MK Tools’ solid carbide round tools from Monaghan Tooling Group introduces new “Speed-Drill R4” geometry, offering unparalleled cutting speeds and unprecedented tool life in gray cast iron, ductile iron and forged steel— all popular materials in automotive engine and chassis components. With a new corner radius design which is tangential to the drill point but non-tangential to the diameter, these proven designs address challenging, high production drilling applications. Tooling options include standard drill and end mill programs for all material groups; special tools include step drills, core drills, reamers, tapered drills, tapered reamers and combination tools (drilling – milling) and provide outstanding cost/performance ratio.

With decades of experience and engineering in precision hole making, Monaghan and MK Tools together offer solutions from single tool drilling operations to complete project management for all solid carbide tools. Accuracy and precision are ensured through industry leading innovative design, ultra-modern CNC grinding equipment and a rigorous ISO-9001 quality system.

Monaghan sales and application engineers can assist with tool selection and design support on the best geometry, newest carbide grades and advanced coatings to suit specific application requirements. Rapid and reliable delivery times are backed by decades of experience in the design and manufacture of precision hole making tools.

Monaghan Tooling Group provides world-class engineered tooling and services— including application-related consulting— to solve machining challenges. They have partnered with industry-leading standard and custom tooling manufacturers including Diatool, UC Tools, RE-AL, MK-Tools, Reamtec, Axis and Elliott Tool Technologies to address the challenges of precision hole finishing. For additional information call (800) 732-4565 or write Monaghan Tooling Group, 30 North Clinton Street, Dayton, OH 45402.

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