Drilling

Deep holes can be difficult to define, but knowing the right tool for the job makes them easier to drill.

New applications expand the range of replaceable-tip drills.

Electron beam drills make short work of microholes.

High-pressure, through-coolant drilling provides a host of benefits.

Drilling cross-holes in some parts is no big deal. These are often simple parts, such as aluminum valve bodies, where the holes aren't too deep and meet on-center, and the customer can live with a small burr at the intersection.