With the micro-manufacturing industry growing progressively in the UK,
The new technical report is also supported by a new website to provide invaluable information and advice regarding the potential pitfalls and the machining variables when drilling holes below 1mm diameter.
Deciding upon the type of drill to use is only one of the considerations for producing holes of the correct size, accuracy and concentricity. As a leading authority in micro-machining, Rainford Precision's managing director Arthur Turner has identified the numerous factors that customers often fail to consider when machining in the micro range.
The report highlights how end users can reduce tooling costs by over 40% whilst eliminating scrap and improving productivity, hole quality and accuracy. Micro machining requires a different philosophy and mindset in the machine shop and the report highlights key points such as checking the accuracy and concentricity of the machine spindle and whether the component face is perpendicular to the drill.
The report emphasises the importance of machine rigidity and for turning centres the issue of drilling on centreline with no pips on the face to be drilled. When these factors are considered, the critical element is the type of drill to use on the chosen workpiece material.
“Customers too often think a drill is just a drill,” Mr Turner explained, “but there are many other aspects to consider. The report addresses the important questions of HSS or carbide drills, coated or uncoated, drill rigidity, length to diameter ratio, hole depth, drill point angle and the clamping methods employed.
“As one of the UK's leading suppliers of micro-machining drills and cutters with drills from 0.1mm to 2mm in 0.01mm increments, we believe that Rainford Precision has the wealth of experience and expertise that is beyond the realms of most cutting tool manufacturers.”
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