Aluminum Drilling Problems: Chip Welding, Oversized Holes and Burrs
Troubleshoot aluminum drilling problems including chip welding, oversized holes, exit burrs, rough finish and wrong drill bit selection.
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Troubleshoot aluminum drilling problems including chip welding, oversized holes, exit burrs, rough finish and wrong drill bit selection.
Choose the right stainless steel drill bit by material grade, point angle, coating, coolant and cutting data. Compare HSS, M35/M42 cobalt and carbide drills for 304, 316 and harder stainless applications.
A production guide to peck depth, coolant delivery, chip evacuation, geometry, runout and troubleshooting for deep-hole drilling.
Learn when drill regrinding is economical and how to restore point angle, relief, equal lips, web thinning, coating and runout.
A step-by-step guide to measuring drill TIR, isolating spindle and holder errors, and correcting oversized or out-of-round holes.
A complete guide to twist-drill geometry and how point, web, flute, helix, land and margin design affect thrust, chips and hole accuracy.
Compare common drill-bit finishes and PVD coatings by workpiece, heat, wear resistance, coolant compatibility and regrinding economics.
A practical engineering guide to 118° and 135° drill points, split points, materials, machine conditions and inspection requirements.
A practical buyer guide to M35/M42 cobalt and solid-carbide drill bits for hardened steel, including point geometry, coatings, speeds and failure diagnosis.