Hole Making ToolFinder
Hole making using indexable tooling eliminates the need for special, larger-diameter drills. High-feed and button inserts are most effective at quickly roughing the hole, but will leave a more scalloped wall finish. Shoulder mills are slower, but will leave a smoother wall. Indexable milling tools are a great solution for:
- Both smaller- and larger-diameter holes
- Blind and through holes
- Circular (2D) and helical (3D) interpolation
- Low-horsepower, high-output method (helixing)
If you have questions about the best tool choice and parameters for your application, please contact us!
Recommended Tooling for Hole Making:
RHINO-FEED™ High-Feed Milling Series
- Ultra-fast feed rates at light depth of cut
- Productive for light-duty / lower HP machines
- Long tool life
- Axial tool pressure - very stable, even in long-reach applications
- Z-level rough or helix (constant ramp)
- Will leave rougher wall finish
- Will leave corner radius and angle at floor-wall intersection
- Suitable for all materials except nonferrous
EDGE² DTB Double-Sided Toroid Button Cutters
- Moderate feed rates and ramp angles due to double-sided insert
- Strongest insert geometry
- Great edge economy with 12 usable indexes
- Suitable for all materials except nonferrous
- Will leave scalloped wall finish
- Will leave larger insert radius in floor-wall intersection
- Single insert size (12mm)
Single-Sided Toroid Button Cutters
- Extra clearance for more aggressive feed rates and ramp angles
- Strongest insert geometry (round inserts)
- Cutting edges and grades for all materials, including nonferrous
- Good edge economy with 8 usable indexes
- Will leave scalloped wall finish
- Will leave larger insert radius in floor-wall intersection
- 4 insert sizes (3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4")
APET/XPET Single-Sided 90° Square Shoulder Mills
- Slower feed rate with potentially heavier depth of cut
- Good ramping capability
- Leaves best wall finish due to square shoulder cutting edge
- Geometries and grades for all materials, including nonferrous
- Will leave corner radius of insert in floor-wall intersection
- 3 insert sizes (10mm, 12mm, 16mm)
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