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.
An extensive lineup of unique micro and high-performance drill geometries with a wide range of diameters and lengths capable of optimizing productivity and cost per hole.
We offer an extensive lineup of twist drills with unique geometries and a wide range of diameters capable of optimizing productivity and cost per hole.
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Based on a cylindrical connection with radial locking screw, the world-famous modular precision tool system BIG KAISER has continuously been improved over the years, and has adapted to customer’s needs and the increases in machine tool performance.
Premium High-Speed Steel (HSS) micro cutting tools containing roughly 5% Cobalt for applications requiring a low-cost solution with the strength to withstand unusually high cutting forces.
BIG DAISHOWA’s CNC collet chucks have a guaranteed runout at the collet nose of less than 0.003 mm at 4xD, and are available for all machine tool spindles.