Cost comparison table (new tool vs resharpened tool)

Ø12mm 5xD carbide drill with coolant Single-use Resharpened 5 times
Tool life (new) 500 500
Tool life (resharpened 90%) na 450
Holes drilled (total) 500 2750
New Drill cost $225.97 $225.97
Regrind cost na $29.90
Total cost $225.97 $375.47
Cost per hole drilled $0.45 $0.14
Cost saving   70%

You can save up to 70% on tool costs by using Guhring’s precision regrinding service.