CY180 18mm Broach Cutters, Tin Coated, For Rail Drilling Machines

Cembre CY180 18mm Broach Cutters, Tin Coated, are precision-engineered cutting tools designed for use with Cembre’s rail drilling machines, such as the LD-41P, LD-16B-RP, or LD-1P ECO. Optimized for railway applications, these broach cutters are ideal for drilling clean, accurate 18mm holes in steel rails, particularly VIGNOLE (flat-bottom) rails like the 60E1 (UIC60), offering superior durability and efficiency.

Key Features

• 18mm Diameter: Perfect for drilling precise 18mm holes in rail webs, suitable for electrical contact installations, signal track circuits, or rail fastening systems.
• Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coating: Enhances hardness, reduces friction, and improves corrosion resistance, ensuring better cut surface finish and extended tool life under high-pressure conditions.
• Quick Push/Turn Shank: Facilitates fast, secure attachment to Cembre rail drilling machines, streamlining setup and operation.
• Optimized Cutting Geometry: Delivers clean, burr-free holes with faster drilling times and superior surface finish compared to earlier A and A-L type cutters.
• High Performance: Capable of drilling steel rail quality grades 700-900-1100 (UIC 860.0), producing more holes per cutter with improved efficiency and precision.
• Compatibility: Designed for Cembre rail drilling machines, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance in lightweight, single-operator setups.
• Coolant System Support: Compatible with Cembre’s coolant systems (reservoir and pump with quick coupler), enhancing cutting performance and tool longevity.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 18 mm
• Depth: Likely 25 mm (standard for CY series; long-range CYL variants may offer greater depth)
• Coating: Titanium Nitride (TiN)
• Material: High-speed steel (HSS) or similar, optimized for rail steel
• Shank Type: Quick push/turn shank
• Compatibility: Cembre rail drilling machines (e.g., LD-41P, LD-16B-RP, LD-1P ECO)
• Rail Types: Suitable for steel rails grades 700-900-1100 (UIC 860.0), up to 50 mm thick

Applications

• Drilling 18mm holes in railway rails for electrical contact installations, grounding, or continuity bonding
• Supporting signal track circuits and other railway infrastructure connections
• Maintenance and installation tasks requiring precise holes in flat-bottom rails
• Use with Cembre’s portable rail drills, ideal for single-operator tasks in various weather conditions