Description
APRICA BALL NOSE SLOTDRILLS
5% COBALT - HIGH QUALITY GRADE SLOTDRILLS
APRICA BRANDED - TIN Coated
The primary benefit of using a ball nose slot drill is that it allows for precise and efficient cutting of curved surfaces, such as those found in slots or pockets.
One of the key advantages of using a ball nose slot drill is that it can cut more smoothly and with less chatter than a straight slot drill, particularly when working with harder materials. This is because the ball-shaped tip of the tool allows for more even distribution of cutting forces across the surface of the workpiece, reducing the likelihood of vibration or chatter that can lead to surface imperfections.
In addition, the curved tip of a ball nose slot drill allows for greater flexibility in terms of the shapes and sizes of slots or pockets that can be created, as the tool can cut curves of varying radii with ease. This makes it a versatile and useful tool for a wide range of milling applications, particularly in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and engineering where precision and efficiency are key priorities.
MADE FROM HSS WITH 5% Cobalt M35 ADDED TO GIVE THAT EXTRA GRUNT FOR CUTTING
STRAIGHT SHANK BALLNOSE SLOTDRILLS NOW AVAILABLE SINGULARLY
SIZES AVAILABLE:
SIZE CUTTER | SHANK SIZE | FLUTE LENGTH | OVERALL LENGTH |
6MM | 6MM | 25MM | 58MM |
8MM | 10MM | 30MM | 70MM |
10MM | 10MM | 35MM | 70MM |
12MM | 12MM | 38MM | 80MM |
16MM | 16MM | 45MM | 90MM |
18MM | 16MM | 48MM | 90MM |
20MM | 20MM | 48MM | 92MM |