When the Chips are Down

Author Mike Plankey
Published
June 01, 2003 - 12:00pm

A hole's depth-to-diameter ratio plays a key role in selecting the appropriate drill.

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Related Glossary Terms

  • depth-to-diameter ratio

    depth-to-diameter ratio

    Ratio of the depth of a hole compared to the diameter of the tool used to make the hole.

Author

Senior Technical Services Specialist

Mike Plankey is senior technical services specialist for Kennametal Industrial Products Group, Evans, Georgia. For more information about the company’s cutting tools, call 888-434-4311 or visit www.grii.com/it.