Drilling

Laser micromachining's expanding capabilities

Laser technology was developed in the mid-20th century, and over the decades has emerged as a leading processing method for a broad range of applications. One of the newest uses is for high precision laser micromachining.

Ceratizit's virtual event showcases industry's latest innovations

Registration is now open for Ceratizit’s virtual event that runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30, 2020.

Machine and tooling developed collaboratively

The larger the series of parts to be produced, the more important cycle times and tool costs are. Designing machinery and tooling through a collaborative design process reduces cycle times and tooling costs, while improving part quality.

Platinum Tooling presents a 2020 virtual booth

Platinum Tooling Technologies recently created a video highlighting the products the company would have exhibited at its booth during IMTS had the 2020 trade show not been canceled due to the pandemic.

Preben Hansen, company president, presents the various product lines Platinum Tooling offers and highlights the areas of expansion since the last IMTS show in 2018. Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc. has a wide selection of machine tool accessories for most machine brands.

Drilling through the void

08/19/2020

Author:

CTE Staff

An indexable-insert drill improves insert strength and process reliability.

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OSG high-feed, three-flute carbide coolant-through drill

The A Brand ADO-TRS from OSG USA Inc. is a high-feed, three-flute carbide coolant-through drill. Patented geometry permits stable chip ejection even with less chip pocket space, which is inherent in three-flute drills. The result is up to three times faster speed than two-flute drills and up to three times longer tool life. The video illustrates the advantages and shows the tool in action.

OSG USA Inc.

UNISIG highlights benefits of trepanning

UNISIG, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, demonstrates why trepanning is beneficial when drilling deep holes that are too large for high-pressure coolant drills or gundrills. Utilized in the aerospace, defense, material production, as well as oil and gas industries, trepanning reportedly offers higher productivity in many applications and uses less power than other drilling strategies.

An engineered approach to deep-hole drilling

Books have been written on how to produce deep holes using milling machines or lathes, but trying to drill deep holes with depth-to-diameter ratios greater than 15-1 (D-d) using standard machining centers often leads to frustration, costly scrap and poor use of shop resources.

When full-diameter steel slotting is the only option

06/09/2020

Author:

John Saunders

ProvenCut recipe 551 shows how to achieve a high material removal rate while maintaining a reliable cut.

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Walter DC160 X∙treme Evo Advance solid carbide drill

The DC160 carbide drill features exceptional positioning accuracy. This is achieved with its innovative thin web at the point and rapid guidance in the hole due to the advanced positioning of the double margins. The drill’s unique point geometry, deeper chip gash and the new coating lead to a universal applicability in steels, stainless steels, aluminums and super alloys such as Inconel and Titanium alloys with exceptional tool life.