SHERWOOD HSS Long Series Slot Drill Metric 2 Flute 5230T

Overview Summary

The SHERWOOD 5230T Metric Long Series Slot Drills are designed for precision milling of keyways, slots, and grooves across a wide range of materials. Manufactured from premium M2 High Speed Steel (HSS), these cutters offer excellent wear resistance, toughness, and cutting performance in demanding machining environments.

Featuring a 2-flute design and a 30° helix angle, these slot drills provide smooth cutting action, efficient chip evacuation, and accurate results. The long series construction allows deeper reach, making them ideal for extended slotting operations.

With a bright finish for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance, SHERWOOD slot drills are a reliable solution for professional engineers and machinists.

Key Features

High quality M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) construction
Long series design for deep reach milling
2 flute configuration for slotting and plunge cutting
30° helix angle for efficient chip removal
Bright finish for corrosion resistance
Centre cutting capability for plunging
Manufactured to BS 122: Part 4: 1980
Wide range of metric sizes available

Multi-Variation Specification Table

Model No.	Cutter Diameter	Overall Length	Flute Length
SHR0615800A	2mm	51mm	3mm
SHR0615802C	3mm	60.5mm	11mm
SHR0615804E	4mm	66.5mm	12mm
SHR0615806G	5mm	70mm	12mm
SHR0615808J	6mm	76mm	16mm
SHR0615809K	6.5mm	76mm	16mm
SHR0615810L	7mm	76mm	16mm
SHR0615811M	7.5mm	76mm	16mm
SHR0615813P	8.5mm	82.5mm	22mm
SHR0615814Q	9mm	82.5mm	22mm
SHR0615815R	10mm	82.5mm	22mm
SHR0615816S	11mm	89mm	22mm
SHR0615817T	12mm	95mm	26mm
SHR0615819W	14mm	101.5mm	28mm
SHR0615820X	15mm	108mm	32mm
SHR0615821Y	16mm	108mm	32mm
SHR0615824A	18mm	114.5mm	35mm
SHR0615825B	19mm	120.5mm	38mm
SHR0615826C	20mm	120.5mm	38mm
SHR0615829F	25mm	159mm	44mm

General Technical Specifications

Attribute	Value
Brand	SHERWOOD
Series	5230T
Material	High Speed Steel (M2)
Finish	Bright
Flute Type	Helical
Helix Angle	30°
Number of Flutes	2
Cutter Style	Square End
Length Type	Long Series
Milling Cutter Type	Slot Drill
Plunge Type	Centre Cutting
Coolant Delivery	External
Shank Type	Threaded
Shank Tolerance	h6
Cutter Diameter Tolerance	e8
System of Measurement	Metric
Standards	BS 122: Part 4: 1980

Typical Applications

Milling keyways
Slot cutting operations
Precision machining
General engineering and fabrication

Metric Tolerances (BS122 Reference)

Up to 3.00mm: +0.013 / -0.033
3.00 to 6.00mm: +0.020 / -0.038
6.00 to 10.00mm: +0.025 / -0.046
10.00 to 18.00mm: +0.033 / -0.058
18.00 to 30.00mm: +0.041 / -0.071
Above 30.00mm: +0.051 / -0.089

Package Content

1 x SHERWOOD HSS Long Series Slot Drill (selected size)

Warranty

Manufacturer’s standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Why Choose SHERWOOD

SHERWOOD cutting tools are trusted by professionals for their precision, durability, and consistent performance. Engineered to meet strict industrial standards, SHERWOOD tools deliver reliable results, longer service life, and excellent machining accuracy across a wide range of applications.