SUMOCHAM, ISCAR’s pioneering line of drills with exchangeable carbide cutting heads, has revolutionized the holemaking industry since its inception at the turn of the century. Recognized for its high-speed drilling capabilities, SUMOCHAM has set the standard for productivity, reliability, and versatility in machining operations. By eliminating the need for full drill replacements, SUMOCHAM’s NO-SETUP-TIME design allows for seamless head changes directly on the machine spindle, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
As part of ISCAR’s continuous innovation, the LOGIQUICK campaign has further advanced SUMOCHAM’s capabilities, introducing cutting-edge solutions to enhance the company’s holemaking portfolio. These latest developments address key industry challenges and provide manufacturers with more efficient and adaptable drilling tools.
Expanding the Boundaries of Drilling
ISCAR has extended the SUMOCHAM line with new features and applications. One notable advancement is QUICKDRILL, designed for demanding conditions such as drilling on slanted surfaces or through cross holes. QUICKDRILL incorporates a self-clamping principle alongside a side-lock screw for added stability. Its robust steel body and specially shaped flute optimize strength, ensuring smooth chip evacuation. Additionally, dual coolant nozzles maintain a continuous cooling flow, improving tool life and reliability in harsh machining environments.
Another innovation is MODUDRILL, a modular holemaking system for drilling large diameters (30-40 mm). These drills feature a combination of SUMOCHAM’s center-cutting head and two trigon-shaped indexable inserts, enabling stable drilling with an 8:1 hole-depth-to-diameter ratio without pre-drilling. This enhancement significantly boosts productivity in deep hole applications.
PICCO: Miniature Machining with Maximum Precision
The demand for high-performance micro-machining tools continues to rise, leading ISCAR to expand its PICCO product line. Originally known for applications in turning, parting, grooving, and threading, PICCO tools are now optimized for holemaking operations. The latest additions include:
- Solid Carbide Micro-Drills – Featuring internal coolant channels, these drills enhance cooling, lubrication, and chip evacuation. Their slim design ensures accessibility for intricate machining tasks.
- SUMOCHAM-PICCO Hybrid – A new combination tool integrating PICCO’s compact body with SUMOCHAM’s exchangeable heads, offering dimensional repeatability and high versatility.
- Three-Edge Internal Boring Inserts – Designed for enhanced performance in internal turning and chamfering, these inserts incorporate internal coolant channels to improve chip control and extend tool life.
Optimizing Shallow-Depth Drilling
ISCAR’s MULTI-MASTER system, featuring exchangeable carbide heads with threaded connections, has been refined for shallow-depth drilling. The LOGIQ-3-CHAM drill geometry, with its three-flute cutting design, is particularly effective for machining materials that generate short chips, further increasing process stability and precision.
Advanced Digital Solutions and Additional Enhancements
The digital evolution of ISCAR’s drilling tools now includes a Geometry Checker in the e-catalog, allowing users to quickly select the optimal drilling heads for various operations. Additionally, ISCAR has introduced slim hydraulic chucks for high-speed machining, double-chamfer guide pads for deep-hole drilling, and extra-long carbide drills tailored for machining cast iron.
ISCAR’s ongoing developments in the LOGIQUICK campaign reaffirm its commitment to delivering high-performance, highly versatile tools that drive profitability and efficiency for manufacturers. By continuously enhancing SUMOCHAM and integrating innovative technologies, ISCAR remains at the forefront of advanced holemaking solutions, ensuring customers stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.