CNC Precision Grinding for Exacting Standards
Crafted from M42 high-speed steel and precision-ground using CNC technology, these center drill bits ensure uniform step heights, razor-sharp cutting edges, and accurate tip centering. This precision guarantees clean, accurate drilling, ideal for creating centers in metal parts with minimal vibration and maximum stability, even during high-speed lathe operations.
Vacuum Heat Treatment for Exceptional Durability
To enhance tool longevity and performance, each center drill bit undergoes vacuum heat treatment. This treatment improves both surface hardness and core toughness, making the bits highly resistant to wear and heat. Perfect for drilling through tough materials like stainless steel, aluminum, and alloys, these bits maintain cutting efficiency and sharpness under demanding lathe conditions.
Ultra-Fine Polishing for Reduced Friction
The ultra-fine polished surface of our center drill bits reduces friction during operation, improving chip evacuation and minimizing heat generation. This polishing also protects both the drill bit and the workpiece surface, preventing surface damage, especially when drilling softer metals or thermoplastics. The result is smooth and clean drilling with minimal effort.
Refined Metallurgy and Thermal Optimization for Maximum Reliability
1. Advanced Steel Purification: EAF + LF + VD + RS ESR
Our M42 HSS center drill bits are made from ultra-clean high-speed steel, purified using advanced processes such as Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Refining (LF), Vacuum Degassing (VD), and Electro-Slag Remelting (ESR). This purification reduces impurities, enhancing toughness and reliability, making these drills ideal for high-load applications in precision lathe operations and hard metals.
2. Integrated Thermal Optimization for Hardness and Toughness
A combination of quenching, cryogenic treatment, and precision tempering enhances hardness to HRC 67, while maintaining resistance to chipping and cracking. This makes the M42 center drills highly reliable in high-speed, high-pressure drilling conditions, such as those found in automotive, aerospace, and metalworking industries.
3. RS ESR Edge Enhancement Technology
Through Rapid Solidification ESR processing, the cutting edge structure is reinforced with uniformly distributed carbides and cobalt, enhancing edge retention and wear resistance. This feature ensures long-lasting performance in high-temperature, high-load lathe operations, particularly in demanding industrial conditions.
Customizable Engineering Options for High-Precision Machining
1. Material Flexibility: M42 HSS for High-Temperature Resistance
While M2 and M35 variants are available, we prioritize M42 HSS for its superior red hardness and high-temperature resistance, making it perfect for metal drilling where both edge strength and heat resistance are critical.
2. Tailored Step Geometry & Coatings
We offer customizable step sizes, flute lengths, and helix angles to meet specific industrial needs. Additionally, we provide optional PVD coatings such as TiN, TiAlN, or TiCN to enhance thermal resistance, reduce friction, and ensure long tool life in tough lathe applications.
Key Design Adaptations for Precision Lathe Drilling
1. Multi-Step Flute Optimization
The multi-step flute design ensures efficient chip removal and thermal management, reducing the risk of clogging during high-speed lathe drilling. This is particularly beneficial when drilling through thermoplastics, thin metals, or composite materials. The design ensures consistent, smooth drilling even at higher RPMs.
2. Engineered Cutting Angles for Stability
The step transitions and tip geometry are optimized to reduce axial force, improve stability, and prevent material deformation. This is especially beneficial when drilling soft metals or thin-walled parts, ensuring a clean and accurate finish with minimal deviation.
3. Performance-Enhancing Coatings
These center drill bits feature TiAlN coatings for high-temperature lathe operations and TiCN coatings for extreme wear environments. These coatings significantly improve tool lifespan, allowing for reliable, multi-diameter drilling even in the most challenging industrial conditions.