A pilot or spot drill, also known as a starter drill, is typically required when the succeeding drill is longer than 10xD or smaller than Ø 1.00 mm. Starter drills can also be used to improve hole location due to their short, rigid geometries.
High-Performance Phoenix TC2 Drill is the newest high-performance drill geometry and is our first choice for high volume, production drilling applications.
The Posicut drill is an excellent choice when a high-quality, low-cost solution is necessary. Reduces deflection and vibration while increasing tool life.
Even among experienced machinists, choosing the right insert for boring a hole remains a difficult process that is fraught with myth and misconception. However, it is no myth that insert selection can completely save or kill performance on an application.
Runout is one of the sneakier issues machinists and tool managers must deal with. It’s almost impossible to recognize in-process and difficult to diagnose after the fact. We identify potential sources.
