How hard is the cutting material?

The carbide grade used in this tct brad point dowel drill bits delivers 1,500–2,000 HV / ~850 HV (65 HRC) hardness, which keeps the cutting edge sharp under continuous load.

Can you supply OEM or ODM parts, and how fast?

Yes. VPOINT TOOLS runs two factories in China (Chengdu and Dongguan) and accepts OEM and ODM orders. Standard samples and in-stock items ship within 24-48 hours; custom tooling is quoted per specification.

Which machines and materials is this tct brad point dowel drill bits used for?

It is used on CNC routers, table saws and spindle moulders for cutting particle board, MDF, plywood, solid wood and aluminium composite panels. Chipbreaker or replaceable-insert models are available for high-volume production runs.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. VPOINT TOOLS ships carbide and PCD woodworking tooling to more than 100 countries. Tell us the destination and application and we will confirm freight cost and lead time.

TCT Brad Point Dowel Drill Bits

Name: TCT Brad Point Dowel Drill Bits
Brand: VPOINT TOOLS
SKU: VPT-7500

TCT brad point dowel drills, ØD 5-12 mm, L 57/70 mm, R/L. Precise dowel holes for drilling lines.

The TCT brad point dowel drill bits carry carbide-tipped brad-point geometry for precise dowel holes. Rotation R/L; diameters (ØD) 5 to 15 mm; total lengths (L) 57 or 70 mm, per the specifications table.

The VPOINT TCT Brad Point Dowel Drill Bits are a carbide dowel drill. Ideal for precise dowel hole drilling, multi-spindle drilling heads and panel furniture dowel joinery.

Product Description

Design and Construction — a VPOINT woodworking cutting tool for cabinet and furniture drilling, sized for softwood plywood and similar workpieces. The specification table below lists dimensions; the performance table gives standard reference values to start with, and the FAQ covers selection and service. ISO 9001 production, batch-verified, custom sizes from drawings.

Design and Construction

How It Works

The brad point pinions the bit to the exact position and the spurs score the wall before the body clears the chip — precise, crisp dowel holes at production volume. Left/right pairs fit multi-spindle drilling heads.

Applications

Precise dowel hole drilling
Multi-spindle drilling heads
Panel furniture dowel joinery
Line boring stations

Suitable Materials

Melamine-faced particleboard
MDF and laminated boards
Plywood
Solid wood panels

The carbide brad point keeps position and wall crisp across high-volume runs.

Material Comparison: Tungsten Carbide vs. High-Speed Steel

This drill carries tungsten carbide — the production standard for woodworking lines. The figures below are typical industry data showing where carbide and HSS each win, so you can match the material to the job.

Property	Tungsten Carbide (This Drill)	High-Speed Steel (HSS)
Hardness	1,500–2,000 HV	~850 HV (65 HRC)
Hot hardness	Keeps hardness at ~900–1,000 °C	Softens above ~600 °C
Edge life in abrasive board	Long baseline life in MDF/particleboard	Shorter — dulled quickly by adhesives and mineral fillers
Hole quality over life	Hole diameter holds as the edge wears slowly	Diameter shrinks visibly as the point wears
Regrind	4–6 regrinds typical	2–3 regrinds, softer edge deforms faster
Brittleness	Higher — avoid side loads and impacts	Lower — more forgiving of misuse
Suited for	Production drilling in MDF, particleboard, plywood, solid wood	Light-duty and occasional drilling

Figures are typical published values; actual tool life depends on the workpiece material, feed rate, spindle speed and cooling.

Delivery Scope

Single bit, box quantities on request. Order by the diameter, length and rotation stated in the specifications table below.

Why Choose VPOINT

One-year warranty on every cutter — defects in material or workmanship are covered for 12 months from delivery.
Custom tooling — diameters, shanks, cutting lengths and flute configurations built to your drawing or sample.
Non-standard fabrication — sizes outside the standard catalogue, including special geometries.
Resharpening service — cutters return to service after regrinding at a fraction of new-tool cost.
Factory-direct since 2008 — ISO 9001 manufacturing in Sichuan and Dongguan, China; no trading intermediaries.

Send a drawing, a sample or a worn tool, and our engineering team will quote the exact specification you need.

Precision & Quality Control

Every cutter is inspected before shipment. Shank diameter, cutting-edge diameter, cutting length and overall length are measured against the values listed in the specifications table, and cutting edge runout is verified on the assembled tool.

Tools measuring outside tolerance do not ship. Inspection is performed under our ISO 9001 quality system, with batch records retained for traceability.

Specifications

Rotation	Diameter(D)φ	Total Length(L)
R/ L	5mm	57/70mm
R/ L	6mm	57/70mm
R/ L	8mm	57/70mm
R/ L	9mm	57/70mm
R/ L	10mm	57/70mm
R/ L	12mm	57/70mm
R/ L	15mm	57/70mm

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Performance Data

Standard reference values for guidance only — always adjust to machine rigidity, clamping and tool wear, and confirm on the actual workpiece.

Material	Typical spindle speed	Typical feed	Notes
softwood plywood	12,000–16,000 rpm	2–4 m/min	Peck when chips pack in deep holes
hardwood	10,000–14,000 rpm	1.5–3 m/min	Slow down in dense grain
MDF / particleboard	14,000–18,000 rpm	3–5 m/min	Clean entry on laminated faces
solid wood dowel joints	12,000–16,000 rpm	2–4 m/min	Match dowel diameter to hole size

Frequently Asked Questions

Which speed should I start with in hardwood?

＋Start near 10,000–14,000 rpm and peck when chips pack; the entry tears if you push the feed.

Do I need a pilot or pre-drill with this bit?

＋On laminated and dense boards a light pilot keeps the point from wandering; on soft stock it drills straight from the mark.

What feed keeps holes clean?

＋A steady moderate feed with clear chip ejection; back off if the entry tears or the flute loads.

Sources & standards: ISO 9001 quality management · UNSPSC commodity codes · eClass product classification

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