Exchangeable Tip Drilling is a drilling technique that involves the utilization of a tool body that can be reused, along with interchangeable cutting tips. This method is known for its cost-effectiveness, providing consistent performance, and decreasing downtime in machining operations that involve high production volumes.
By using a reusable tool body and replacing only the cutting tips when necessary, Exchangeable Tip Drilling reduces the overall cost of tooling while maintaining high levels of performance. This approach improves efficiency in high-volume machining operations by minimizing the need for frequent tool changes and adjustments, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational downtime.
Reduced Tooling Costs:
Only the tip needs to be replaced, minimizing the cost per hole compared to solid drills.
Minimized Downtime:
Quick and easy tip changes reduce machine setup time and increase productivity.
Consistent Hole Quality:
Precision-manufactured tips ensure high repeatability in hole diameter, roundness, and surface finish.
Extended Tool Body Life:
The durable tool holder can be reused for many cycles, reducing waste and total tool replacement frequency.
High Flexibility:
A single tool body can accommodate different tip geometries and sizes for various materials and applications.
Lower Inventory Requirements:
Fewer complete tools need to be stocked; just a range of tips and a few tool bodies are sufficient.
Environmentally Friendly:
Less material waste compared to replacing entire drills supports sustainable manufacturing practices.
Tool Life | 1100 Holes |
Material Grade | P20 |
Drilling Depth | 45 |
Application | Drilling |
Cutting | 2 |
Vc(m/min) | 85.7 |
Material | High-speed Steel |
S(r/min) | 1400 |
Coating | Titanium Nitride |
F(mm/min) | 316 |
Engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission components are efficiently drilled with high-volume, high-speed drilling of cast iron, steel, and aluminum alloys.
Aircraft structural components and landing gear parts benefit from drilling high-strength alloys like titanium and Inconel.
CNC machining centers and multi-spindle machines ensure efficient holemaking in various mechanical parts and tools.
Valve bodies, pumps, and pipeline components are catered to through deep hole drilling in tough materials like stainless steels.
Large frame components, gear housings, and hydraulic systems are drilled with durable performance under high torque loads.
Pre-drilling for EDM or cooling channels and precision holemaking in hardened tool steels are typical applications.
Structural steel fabrication and tubular assemblies benefit from fast and reliable drilling in beams, plates, and hollow sections.