摘要:
A method for forming the cutting edge (20, 22) and adjacent contoured surface (S) area of rotary cutting tools (10) utilizing a laser (50) to remove material from the cutting end (18) of the tool (10) to create a predetermined point-by-point geometry is disclosed. Relatively complex surface and edge geometries may be formed by directing a laser beam (L) toward the cutting end (18) of the tool (10) at an angle (?) having a component (CN) that is normal to the surface (S) of the cutting end (18). The laser beam (L) is directed in multiple passes across the surface (S) of the cutting end (18) to remove material and form the desired cutting edge (20, 22) and adjacent three-dimensional contoured surface geometry (S).
摘要:
A twist drill has double margins and a chisel edge angle of between 80 degrees and 100 degrees to maximize hole straightness and to minimize 'walking' of the drill upon a workpiece. The drill may be modular having a removable tip body or the drill may be of a solid configuration. A tip body is consumable and may be removed and replaced as required.