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Machining Tip #1 - Threading
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MACHINING TIP / Threading
When forming a thread, the tapping hole size depends on the work-piece material being drilled, the cutting conditions selected and the equipment used.
If material is pushed up at the thread entry by the tap and/or the life of the tap is too short, select a slightly larger drill diameter. If the profile of the thread formed is insufficient, then select a slightly smaller drill diameter.
Drilling ferrous and non-ferrous metals
The performance of the drill bits depends on their design, composition and the type of material they will drill. Several factors will determine which is the most suitable drill bits according to the material, be it steel, copper, zinc, aluminum, brass, etc. This is mainly due to the characteristics that ferrous metals have, unlike non-ferrous [...]
High Speed Steel vs Carbide
Just like High Speed Steel replaced Carbon Steel, Carbide is now being used more and more for end mills and drill bits. Even so, HSS blades and drill bits are used in certain important niches for metal cutting applications. There are many ways to make HSS cutting tools efficient and economical without sacrificing cutting speeds, [...]
You’ve got problems with your carbide drill bits?
Do you have the following problems with your carbide drill bits: Wear on the outer edges, chipping of the cutting edge or tip, tool breaking? In this article we will mention the causes of most of the problems that may occur with your drill bits. To clarify, in this article we’ll be focusing on work pieces made of metals, [...]