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Slot Drills

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Short Description

Slot Drills are two-flute milling cutters designed to create slots, pockets, and closed-end features with excellent cutting efficiency. Unlike conventional end mills, they are centre-cutting tools capable of plunging directly into the workpiece before machining sideways, making them suitable for operations where drilling and milling need to be performed with a single tool.


The balanced flute design promotes efficient chip evacuation while maintaining smooth cutting action, making Slot Drill Cutters suitable for machining a variety of engineering materials. They are extensively used in CNC machining centres, tool rooms, die and mould manufacturing, component production, and general engineering applications where versatility and controlled machining are essential.

  • Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS) / Solid Carbide / other material options available
  • Product Type: Slot Drill
  • Shank Type: Screwed Shank
  • Flute Configuration: Two Flutes
  • Cutting Type: Centre Cutting
  • Diameter Range: Standard and customised sizes available
  • Cutting Length: Multiple lengths available
  • Application: Slot milling, pocket milling, plunge cutting, and groove machining
  • Standards: Manufactured as per applicable DIN, ISO, and industrial specifications

Key Features

  • Centre-cutting design for plunge and side milling operations
  • Two-flute geometry for improved chip evacuation
  • Suitable for slotting, pocketing, and groove machining
  • Delivers smooth cutting action with reduced cutting resistance
  • Available in various diameters and cutting lengths
  • Suitable for CNC and conventional milling machines
  • Designed for roughing and semi-finishing operations
  • Compatible with a wide range of engineering materials

Applications of Slot Drills

  • Slot milling
  • Pocket machining
  • Plunge milling
  • Groove cutting
  • Die and mould manufacturing
  • Tool room operations
  • CNC component machining
  • Fixture manufacturing
  • Prototype development
  • General engineering applications

Advantages of Slot Drills

  • Performs drilling and milling operations with a single tool
  • Enables direct plunge cutting without a pilot hole
  • Improves chip evacuation during slot machining
  • Produces clean-bottom slots and pockets
  • Suitable for machining enclosed features
  • Reduces tooling changes during machining operations

Why Choose Genuine Enterprises?

Machining enclosed slots and pockets requires cutting tools that combine efficient chip evacuation with dependable cutting performance. Genuine Enterprises supplies Slot Drills for manufacturers, machine shops, and engineering industries seeking reliable tooling for slot milling and plunge machining applications.

As a slot drill supplier in India, we offer industrial cutting tools that support a variety of machining requirements. Our emphasis on product quality, prompt deliveries, and responsive customer support has made us one of the trusted slot drill dealers in India, helping businesses source tooling solutions that contribute to efficient production processes.

1. What are Slot Drills used for?

Slot Drills are used for plunge cutting, slot milling, pocket machining, groove cutting, and producing enclosed features in metal components.

2. How is a Slot Drill different from an End Mill?

A Slot Drill typically has two cutting flutes and a centre-cutting geometry, allowing it to plunge directly into the workpiece. A standard end mill may not always be centre cutting and is often intended for side milling operations.

3. Which machines are compatible with Slot Drills?

They can be used on CNC machining centres, vertical milling machines, and conventional milling machines equipped with suitable tool holders.

4. Which materials can be machined using Slot Drills?

They are suitable for machining carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, brass, copper, and other engineering materials depending on the tool material and cutting conditions.

5. How do I select the right Slot Drill?

The appropriate slot drill should be selected based on the slot dimensions, workpiece material, cutting depth, machine capability, spindle speed, and the required machining operation.

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