Drilling
Drilling is a cutting process in which a hole is made by
means of a multi-point, fluted, end cutting tool. Drilling involves relative axial and
rotational motions between the drill and the workpiece.
Possible shapes
Holes.
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Example parts
Holes for bolts, screws, and threaded rods.
Advantages of Drilling
Low cost for simple short runs.
Specifications for Drilling
 Material -
metals, plastics, wood.
Alternative machines
- all cutting machines.
Tooling - Drilling
requires only software tooling.
Reducing costs - minimize hole count, depth and number
of different sizes. |
Notes
Creates small burrs on entry and coarse burrs on exit.
Cutting marks inside the holes. Manual machine with limited accuracy.
Processes: Turning
Milling
Laser Cutting
Water Jet Cutting
Wire EDM
Tapping
Bending
Turret Punching
Fine Blanking
Blanking
Steel Rule Die Cutting
Drawing
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Metal Casting
Thermoforming
Forging
Springs
Wire forming
Powder Coating
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