Drilling tool maintenance and safety precautions

Drilling tool maintenance
Use a torque screwdriver to ensure that the insert is securely seated. Change the insert screw regularly and ensure that the tip seat is clean and free from obstructions which could offset the insert.
Drilling safety precautions


When drilling through holes with an indexable insert drill, a disc is formed, which can be ejected at high speed. Recommendation – enclose chuck or machine.
Tool maintenance
Establishing a routine for tool maintenance in the workshop will improve tool life... keyboard_arrow_right
Tool maintenance
Establishing a routine for tool maintenance in the workshop will prevent problems... keyboard_arrow_right
How to improve tool life in turning
The three main machining parameters when turning are speed, feed, and depth of cut.... keyboard_arrow_right
Boring with indexable drills
Indexable insert drills can be used in boring operations in order to save tool changing... keyboard_arrow_right