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If your customers are pushing for unattended shifts, quicker changeovers, and measurable cost-per-part gains, Dormer Pramet’s current portfolio makes it easier to choose the right first tool by material and operation. In 2024 they expanded the Dormer solid-round lineup with R003/R023 carbide drills and E397/E398 multi-application taps; Pramet added the T8415 PVD turning grade and the SSO12 high-feed milling concept. In 2025, they followed up with new turning and milling products including the T5415 CVD turning grade, KM chipbreaker for ISO K materials, GL S-PM grooving/parting inserts, plus the STD (shoulder) and SRN (copy) milling series. Together with Dormer’s perennial bestsellers—Force X/M carbide drills, A147 HSS-E jobber drills, and Shark-Line taps—this gives you a clear, modern shelf to serve job shops and volume producers alike.
What’s new—and why it matters on the floor
Three realities drive tool choice today:
1) Automated reliability: Chips must be short and predictable to avoid bird nests and e-stops during lights-out runs.
2) Fewer tools per feature: Consolidating spot/ramp/rough in one stick reduces risk and time.
3) Documented performance: Buyers expect published grades, chipbreakers, and removal-rate evidence.
Dormer Pramet’s latest releases address those pressures:
• 2025 indexable line: T5415 (CVD) for nodular cast iron/ISO H and interrupted cuts; KM chipbreaker for ISO K; GL S-PM for deep part-off/grooving in non-ferrous and titanium; STD shoulder milling (triangular inserts, ap up to 11 mm); SRN copy milling (double-sided round inserts, 8 edges).
• 2024 “Versatility for your everyday”: Dormer R003/R023 carbide drills (jobber/stub); Dormer E397/E398 taps; Pramet T8415 PVD turning grade; Pramet SSO12 high-feed milling.
Solid-round bestsellers: Force X/M and A147 for everyday drilling
Force X & Force M — multi-application carbide drills with CTW web
Force X is Dormer’s high-performance, multi-application carbide drill family (3×D/5×D/8×D, through-coolant options). The signature Continuously Thinned Web (CTW) reduces thrust, stabilizes entry, and supports strong chip evacuation across steels, cast irons, stainless, and aluminum. Force M variants focus on stainless and tougher materials while retaining the plug-and-play feel shops like when they don’t want to over-tune recipes.
Dormer A147 — HSS-E jobber for stainless & general work
A147 remains a sleeper hit because it suits both machine and hand-held drilling in stainless and many common alloys. The HSS-E substrate with a 130° split point reduces push force and improves self-centering; the bright finish resists material pick-up. Stock it in common diameters for field service kits and fab benches that don’t justify carbide.
Shark-Line taps: color-coded, material-specific threading
Dormer’s Shark-Line is a color-ringed, material-specific tap ecosystem made from HSS-E-PM for higher strength and life than standard HSS. Each color aligns to recommended work materials and geometries (spiral point vs spiral flute, forming vs cutting). For buyers, the value is simple: fast selection and predictable torque/load behavior.
New turning capability: T8415 (2024) and T5415 (2025)
T8415 (PVD) is a versatile steel/stainless/superalloy grade designed for high-performance applications and broad material coverage. T5415 (CVD) is purpose-tuned for nodular cast iron and ISO H with high durability in interrupted cuts and improved wear detection—pair with KM chipbreaker for ISO K.
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High-feed & copy/shoulder milling: SSO12, STD, and SRN
SSO12 (2024) — Pramet’s high-feed concept for high MRR with reliable, daily-use versatility. STD (2025) — a shoulder-milling platfor using triangular inserts, four cutter families, covering light to roughing cuts and aluminum variants, with ap up to 11 mm. SRN (2025) — an economical copy-milling line featuring double-sided round inserts (8 edges) for high material removal and smoother cutting.
Quick selector by material & operation
Material / Scenario | First Choice | Why it wins | Notes |
Mixed-material drilling (job shop, 3–8×D) | Dormer Force X (carbide) | CTW web lowers thrust; broad material window | Add through-coolant for 5–8×D. |
Stainless / tough alloys (general duty) | Dormer A147 (HSS-E) | 130° split point; low push force; versatile | Great for machine & hand-held. |
Stainless threading (through holes) | Shark-Line (Blue) spiral-point | Material-specific geometry; HSS-E-PM strength | Color-coded selection reduces errors. |
Versatile steel/stainless turning | T8415 (PVD) | Broad material coverage | 2024 release. |
Nodular cast iron / ISO H turning | T5415 + KM | CVD durability; chip control in ISO K | 2025 release. |
High-feed roughing (steel) | SSO12 | High MRR with daily reliability | 2024 concept. |
Shoulder milling (light→rough) | STD | Triangular inserts; up to 11 mm ap | Cost-effective platform. |
Copy/3D surfacing | SRN | Double-sided round inserts, 8 edges | Smooth cutting; edge economics. |
“One-stick” reality check for drilling & tapping stacks
Method | Tools Typically Needed | Cycle-Time Risk | Scrap/Intervention Risk | Recommended Dormer Pramet Alternative |
Traditional: pilot + jobber + deburr + general tap | Multiple drills + generic tap | More toolchanges; mis-alignment risk | Higher torque spikes; chip jams in stainless | Force X (right length + coolant) + Shark-Line taps |
Single-family approach | One drill family + material-specific tap | Fewer entries; consistent web geometry | Lower; better chip evacuation & torque | Force X/M + Shark-Line (cut/form) by material |
Milling edge-economics snapshot (2025 focus)
Use Case | Platform | Edge Count / Depth | What to emphasize in quotes |
Shoulder milling (steel/Al) | STD | Triangular inserts; ap up to 11 mm | Cost-per-edge + finish without babying feeds. |
Copy/contour surfacing | SRN | Double-sided round; 8 edges | 3D stability; reduced cost vs single-edged. |
High-feed roughing | SSO12 | High-feed geometry | MRR + process reliability (daily roughing). |
Cast iron turning | T5415 + KM | CVD + chipbreaker tuned to ISO K | Interrupted-cut durability; fewer insert swaps. |
Programming & process tips
- Force drills: match L/D to the setup. For 5–8×D, use through-coolant to keep thrust/heat under control. CTW web supports lower push force and stable entry.
- Shark-Line: choose by color (material) → hole type (through/ blind) → geometry (spiral point/flute or forming).
- Turning grades: use T8415 for mixed-material days; choose T5415 + KM when cast iron dominates or interrupted cuts are common.
- Milling: sell edge count and reliability—SRN’s eight edges win on cost; STD covers light→rough; keep SSO12 for brute-force high-feed roughing.
- Legacy M-grades & insert forms: pair ADMX/BNGX with established M8340/M6330 grades when conditions are variable.
Product copy blocks
Dormer Force X — “One drill family, many materials.”
High-performance solid-carbide drills (3×D/5×D/8×D) featuring CTW web for lower thrust, strong core support, and reliable chip evacuation across steels, cast irons, stainless, and aluminum. Through-coolant options keep long-length drilling consistent.
Dormer A147 — “HSS-E that punches above its weight.”
Versatile jobber drill with 130° split point and bright finish, designed for stainless but at home in everyday materials—ideal for machine or hand-held drilling where carbide is overkill.
Dormer Shark-Line Taps — “Pick by color, cut with confidence.”
Material-specific HSS-E-PM taps with color-ring coding for fast selection and predictable torque. Available in spiral point/flute and forming variants for through or blind holes.
Pramet SSO12 — “High feed, high return.”
A daily-use high-feed concept that brings reliable high MRR roughing in steels without fussy setup.
Pramet STD/SRN — “Indexable milling that makes the math easy.”
STD shoulder mills run triangular inserts with ap up to 11 mm; SRN copy mills use double-sided round inserts (8 edges) for smooth surfacing and strong edge economics.
Turning grades T8415 / T5415 — “Everyday vs. iron specialist.”
T8415 (PVD) covers steels/stainless/superalloys; T5415 (CVD) is the cast-iron/ISO-H specialist, especially in interrupted cuts—pair with KM chipbreaker for ISO K.
What to stock on a reseller site
- Solids: Force X/M drills in popular diameters + R003/R023 for value/versatility; A147 HSS-E for stainless/general bench work.
- Threading: Shark-Line taps (Blue/Red/Yellow/White) in common threads; include both spiral point and flute plus forming SKUs.
- Turning: T8415 as the everyday grade; add T5415 + KM for cast-iron accounts.
- Milling: SSO12 for high-feed; STD and SRN for shoulder/copy needs; round out with M-grades across ADMX/BNGX families.
Final take: sell reliability and selection, not just SKUs
Dormer Pramet’s 2024–2025 push is about reliable automation and clean selection paths. When a buyer asks for the simple answer, guide them: Drilling — Force X/M for most CNC production; A147 for stainless/field work. Threading — Shark-Line by color → hole type → geometry. Turning — T8415 for the mixed-material day; T5415 + KM for cast iron and interrupted cuts. Milling — SSO12 to rough fast; STD/SRN for shoulder/copy with predictable edge economics.