Gundrilling Know-How

Author Dr. Viktor Astakhov

Published

December 01, 2001 - 11:00am

Understanding the entire gundrilling system helps resolve tooling problems.

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gundrilling
gundrilling
Drilling process using a self-guiding tool to produce deep, precise holes. High-pressure coolant is fed to the cutting area, usually through the gundrill’s shank.

Author

Dr. Viktor Astakhov

Dr. Viktor Astakhov is an independent deep-hole machining consultant who resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He can be reached at 248-852-0246 or via e-mail at astvik@mailcity.com.

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