Standard Gun Drill Tool High Durability Single Flute Design For Aerospace

Gun drilling, as the name suggests, is a specialized tool used for drilling deep holes, particularly in the manufacturing of gun barrels. This tool is meticulously engineered to achieve exceptional straightness, roundness, and surface finish in the holes it drills.

The applications of gun drills extend beyond gun barrel production, finding their place in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, mold making, medical devices, and hydraulics. Their utility in these sectors underscores the precision and quality they deliver in the drilling of deep and accurate holes.

Features:

Key Features

Deep Hole Capability:
Capable of drilling depths exceeding 100 times the diameter (100×D) or more.

High Precision:
Excellent straightness, roundness, and surface finish.

Single-Flute Design:
Easier chip evacuation, though it requires slower feed rates.

Internal Coolant Flow:
Enables continuous cutting and efficient chip removal.

Technical Parameters:

• Gun Drill
  • Deep Hole Capability: Excellent (>100×D)
  • Hole Quality: High
  • Chip Removal: Internal Coolant
  • Cost: Medium
• Twist Drill
  • Deep Hole Capability: Limited (<5–10×D)
  • Hole Quality: Moderate
  • Chip Removal: External Coolant
  • Cost: Low
• BTA Drill
  • Deep Hole Capability: Superior (>150×D)
  • Hole Quality: High
  • Chip Removal: Dual Flow (ID/OD)
  • Cost: High

Applications:

Common Applications

Firearm Barrels:
The original application.

Automotive Industry:
Used for crankshafts, fuel injectors, valve bodies, etc.

Aerospace Components:
Fuel lines, hydraulic manifolds, and structural elements.

 Mold Making:
Cooling channels in injection molds.

Medical Devices:
Such as surgical tools, bone drills, and cannulas.