Solid Carbide Drills are designed for working with carbon fiber.
Press Release Summary:
Feedmax(TM) drills avoid delamination upon entry or exit when drilling in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials. While -C1 geometry features sharp, optimized double points, -C2 geometry is designed to drill stacked CFRP with aluminum or titanium outer layer. Polycrystalline diamond coating combats abrasive properties of CFRP while also promoting dimensional tolerance. Drills are 5xD, with diameters from 0.1260-0.5 in., and feature through-coolant holes.
Original Press Release:
New Solid Carbide Drills from Seco Tools Optimized for Carbon Fiber Holemaking
Troy, Michigan - Seco Tools has announced additions to its line of Feedmax(TM) solid carbide drills that avoid delamination upon entry or exit when drilling in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials. The new -C1 geometry features a sharp optimized double points, while the -C2 geometry is specifically designed to drill stacked CFRP with an aluminum or titanium outer layer.
To combat the abrasive properties of CFRP, the Feedmax -C1 and -C2 incorporate a polycrystalline diamond coating, which also provides good dimensional tolerance. The new drills are 5xD with diameters ranging from 0.1260" - 0.5". All -C1 and -C2 drills feature through-coolant holes.
For more information on Seco Tools' new holemaking solutions for composite materials, including machining guidance, please visit www.secotools.com/CorpWeb/north_america/Literature_brochures/2011%20Composite%20LoRes.pdf to download a brochure.
About Seco Tools
Seco Tools is a leading provider of metalcutting solutions for milling, turning, holemaking and toolholding. The company prides itself on building close relationships with customers to effectively understand and address their needs. For more information on products and services from Seco Tools, please contact Lisa Seidl, Seco Tools, 2805 Bellingham Drive, Troy, Michigan 48083, Tel: 248-528-5444, Email: lseidl@secotools.com, or visit http://www.secotools.com/us.
