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“You need some sort of support to keep the drill stable when you break through into the cross-hole,” Zaitoon said. “With an insert drill, there’s no margin behind the cutting edge to stabilize it like there is with other drills.”

Included angle at the point of a twist drill or similar tool; for general-purpose tools, the point angle is typically 118°.

Stringy portions of material formed on workpiece edges during machining. Often sharp. Can be removed with hand files, abrasive wheels or belts, wire wheels, abrasive-fiber brushes, waterjet equipment or other methods.

According to Liechti, the biggest problem with cross-hole drilling is when the holes are extremely off-center. “All our tools are carbide, so they’re fairly stiff, but if the two holes are very off-center to one another, there’s a risk of tool breakage,” he said. “In that case, we recommend going in with a wider point angle, almost like an endmill, to get the far side of the hole started.”

Even simple cross-hole drilling presents challenges, including high tool wear, poor chip evacuation, difficult-to-remove burrs and tool deflection that can snap the toughest of drills. But there are ways to turn the bane of holemaking into a more bearable task.

The amount of edge break is controlled by the preload on the tool together with simple programming techniques, providing anything from a sharp, burr-free edge to a large radius. “It’s just like milling a thread,” Kroll said. “We tell the tool the diameter of the hole and how deep to go. Orbitool takes care of the rest.”

According to Dan Habben, applications engineer at Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc., Mt. Prospect, Ill., cross-holes are always a problem child. “Probably the best tip I can give is this: don’t do it!” laughed Habben, who works with automotive suppliers and sees cross-holes in everything from transmission housings to hydraulic valves for diesel engines. “Our customers cut a lot of die-cast aluminum and gray cast iron, and one of the main problems we see, especially with aluminum, is burrs. In hydraulic systems, it’s important to get a clean hole. Any chips or hanging chads left in the workpiece might pass into the hydraulics, damaging a valve or pump.”

Replaceable-tip drills have basically the same geometry as solid-carbide drills, with two effective cutting edges in a one-piece design. The head is secured with screws against a ground serration. This offers high locational accuracy as well as strength in the drive mechanism, according to Habben.

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Like his peers, Alex suggested reducing the feed by at least half when breaking into the cross-hole. “Once you’re in the clear, you can go faster, at least until the far side of the cross-hole. That’s where I recommend really dropping the feed rate, maybe a thou or two per rev, so the drill doesn’t walk. Finally, once the point angle is fully engaged, you should immediately increase the feed rate again so you don’t have chip control issues.”

For the most part, though, Brown said spade drills are just the ticket for holes 3⁄4 " in diameter and larger. “It’s application-dependent, but we will typically go in with a spade drill, because most of the time with cross-hole drilling you’re talking about a deeper hole. Spade drills are more cost-effective than either indexable-insert or solid-carbide drills. We offer HSS and carbide spade bits. If you’re in a situation where there’s a lot of shock or inconsistency in the workpiece material, we’d recommend HSS because it absorbs shock a lot better than carbide. But if the shop has a good setup and productivity is important, you’ll be looking at a carbide tip.”

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That’s music to anyone’s ears. J.W. Done guarantees its product, whether it’s used to replace traditional manual deburring processes or in a CNC machine tool. “People ask us why we don’t have any product returns,” Kapgan said. “I tell them it’s because we don’t give a return address.”

Some additional items in the cross-hole drilling first-aid kit are advanced coatings and lots of coolant because the process can generate a lot of heat. “Coatings help, because many times in cross-hole drilling you’re running at a reduced feed rate, which means poor chip formation,” Habben said. He noted Sumitomo offers a polished, TiAlCr coating just a few microns thick. “It uses nano-coating technology, meaning the coating is applied in extremely thin layers. This makes it very lubricious and significantly less expensive than a diamond coating, while offering comparable tool life.”

Rob Brown, product manager for Allied Machine & Engineering Corp., Dover, Ohio, agreed with most of that advice. “As far as insert drills go, they’re absolutely right. There’s no margin on those tools and only a single effective cutting edge. On spade drills, however, the margin runs the length of the insert itself. Sure, that’s all the support you’re going to get, but it’s still a lot more than you’d get with an insert drill.”

Zaitoon painted this picture of a typical cross-hole. “Say you’re using a ½ " solid-carbide drill to go into a 3⁄8" cross-hole and it passes into another hole after that. The drill has a margin length of 2 " or maybe 3 ", so that helps stabilize it as it passes from one hole to the next. You don’t have that with a spade or insert drill. They end up just bouncing around.”

Flat end-cutting tool used to produce holes ranging from about 1" to 6" in diameter. Spade drills consist of an interchangeable cutting blade and a toolholder that has a slot into which the blade fits. In horizontal applications, universal spade drills can achieve extreme depth-to-diameter ratios, but, in vertical applications, the tools are limited by poor chip evacuation.

Twist Drill Bit Market Size was valued at USD 4.65 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2.90 billion by the end of 2030 with a CAGR of 5.5% During the Forecast Period 2023-2030.

No edge prep in the world, however, will help without a good drill. The cutting forces generated on breakthrough when cross-hole drilling can be tremendous, and deflection becomes a real problem. Al Zaitoon, sales and marketing manager for YG-1 Tool Co., Vernon Hills, Ill., explained that indexable-insert drills, or insert drills, a staple in most machine shops, are not the answer for cross-hole drilling.

The leading Players in the market are Stanley Black and Decker, Bosch, TDC, Sandvik Coromant, OSG, Kennamtel, SECO, Mitsubishi, Guhring, Nachi, ISCAR, Sumitomo, Walter AG, Mapal, Korloy, Triumph, Tiangong International, Kyocera, Irwin Tool, Feida, Ceratizit, Greenfield Industries, Komet, Regal Cutting Tools, Alpen-Maykestag, Fangda Holding.

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Chip evacuation is critical, according to Habben. “High-pressure coolant above 600 psi is recommended to flush those chips out. And when you get into larger holes, say, above 3⁄8" in diameter, it’s important to have a pump that can handle the increased volume. Figure on 5 to 10 gpm for ½ "-dia. holes and up to 15 to 20 gpm on larger holes. That will give you the volume needed to overcome the fluid loss when you break through into the cross-hole.”

Habben made a final point, one that machinists often overlook. TIR, or total indicator runout, should be less than 0.001 " and preferably better than 0.0005 "—a critical characteristic for improved tool life and hole accuracy. That might sound like a tall order to many shops, but Habben argued it is easily achieved with high-quality hydraulic or shrink-fit toolholders.

The on-again, off-again nature of cross-hole drilling introduces yet another challenge. “Cross-holes are difficult from a programming standpoint,” said Product Specialist Nika Alex at Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp., Fountain Valley, Calif. “Because you’re constantly entering and exiting the workpiece, you have to speed up and slow down accordingly. And since most of these holes are quite deep, you’re working with a very long drill, which usually means using a short drill to get the hole started and switching to a longer one mid-cycle. That can mean vibration and flex until the tool is fully engaged—if so, try reducing speed momentarily.”

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In conclusion, the market for twist drill bits is a vibrant one that is essential to the smooth operation of precision drilling in a range of sectors. It is distinguished by constant innovation, breakthroughs in technology, and a commitment to provide robust and effective cutting instruments that satisfy the many demands of industrial applications.

Main body of a tool; the portion of a drill or similar end-held tool that fits into a collet, chuck or similar mounting device.

Making the hole is sometimes the easiest part of cross-hole drilling. “We have customers that once took 10 hours to deburr hydraulic manifolds filled with dozens of holes,” said Stan Kroll, sales manager at J.W. Done Corp., Hayward, Calif. “And with one slip of the blade, the part was scrapped.”

Cross-hole drilling is challenging work, but these tips should point you in the right direction. If not, call your cutting tool rep. You’ll be crossing holes in record time. CTE

Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.

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Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.

Twist Drill Bit Market was valued at USD 4.65 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2.90 billion by the end of 2030 with a CAGR of 5.5% During the Forecast Period 2023-2030.

Habben added that for holes below ½ " in diameter, “solid carbide is the only way to go.” However, he warned, anything much larger than this and you could be talking serious cash, whereas a replaceable-tip drill is about half the cost and as accurate. Habben said: “A lot of cross-holes are deep, maybe 12 to 20 times diameter. With hole sizes running anywhere from 1⁄8" to 1 " or more, solid-carbide tools this long can get expensive, especially for large holes. You can easily spend $500 to $800 per drill.”

Also, examine the drilling sequence. “A lot of valve bodies use a porting tool for the valve seat, then a small cross-hole for the hydraulics, which is usually off-center. Correct processing of the part would be critical in this situation,” Habben said. “For example, the small-diameter holes for the hydraulics you would want to do first, and then go in with the porting tool after, because the larger tool is generally shorter and can handle the deflection better.”

Matt Sippel, senior product application engineer at Melin Tool Co., Cleveland, agreed: “The one big thing we’ve been doing for cross-hole drilling is putting a special geometry on our coolant-fed drills. The tip tends to be a little bit flatter, say, around 140°, with a slight chamfer on the outside edge, and sometimes an edge prep. This is an old trick in the aerospace industry. It tends to protect the corner of the drill as you break through into the intersecting hole.”

Innovations and technical improvements are causing dynamic adjustments in the twist drill bit industry. The increasing use of cutting-edge materials like cobalt and carbide for increased performance and durability is one of the major developments. In order to improve drilling operations accuracy, there is also a rising focus on environmentally friendly production methods and a greater integration of smart technology

• Learn the cross-hole programming two-step, juggling feeds and speeds to keep holes straight and avoid broken cutting tools.

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Hans Liechti of Mikron Tools sees things differently. While he acknowledges the complexities of cross-hole drilling, Liechti said CAM software should have no problem calculating the proper toolpath. “It’s not as much of a big deal as it once was.”

The “Global Twist Drill Bit Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the Top Twist Drill Bit Market Companies are Stanley Black and Decker, Bosch, TDC, Sandvik Coromant, OSG, Kennamtel, SECO, Mitsubishi, Guhring, Nachi, ISCAR, Sumitomo, Walter AG, Mapal, Korloy, Triumph, Tiangong International, Kyocera, Irwin Tool, Feida, Ceratizit, Greenfield Industries, Komet, Regal Cutting Tools, Alpen-Maykestag, Fangda Holding.

In cases where this doesn’t quite cut the mustard, Brown recommends a special, where the body of the drill has guides to help stabilize it through the interruption.

Market research suggests a rising demand for multi material drill bits. These versatile bits can efficiently drill through various materials like wood, metal, and plastic without requiring constant bit changes. This trend is particularly attractive to professionals like electricians, plumbers, and constructio

Liechti is manager of the cutting tool division at Mikron Corp. Monroe, Monroe, Conn., which specializes in tools smaller than 6mm in diameter. This means a lot of solid-carbide, coolant-fed drills as well as custom step tools, reamers and porting tools.

Conditioning of the cutting edge, such as a honing or chamfering, to make it stronger and less susceptible to chipping. A chamfer is a bevel on the tool’s cutting edge; the angle is measured from the cutting face downward and generally varies from 25° to 45°. Honing is the process of rounding or blunting the cutting edge with abrasives, either manually or mechanically.

And there’s no argument on feeds and speeds. “Until you get to the cross-hole, you’re going to run the recommended feeds and speeds,” Brown said. “If it’s a really deep hole, you have to go a bit lighter. As a rule, we tell people to reduce the feed rate when cross-hole drilling. The problem is that you give up good chip formation when you do that, but you help ease the transition into the cross-hole. And once you engage fully on the other side of the hole, you can go back to normal.”

Available in two major types: tungsten high-speed steels (designated by letter T having tungsten as the principal alloying element) and molybdenum high-speed steels (designated by letter M having molybdenum as the principal alloying element). The type T high-speed steels containing cobalt have higher wear resistance and greater red (hot) hardness, withstanding cutting temperature up to 1,100º F (590º C). The type T steels are used to fabricate metalcutting tools (milling cutters, drills, reamers and taps), woodworking tools, various types of punches and dies, ball and roller bearings. The type M steels are used for cutting tools and various types of dies.

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Ask Liechti which tool is best for cross-holes and he’ll probably say something crazy. “Our standard line of tools is called the Crazy Drill.” You can’t help but ask why. “We developed a special drill for a customer. When he came in for the runoff demo, we exceeded his expectation by two times. He said those tools cut like crazy.”

All kidding aside, the product works through a patented mechanism utilizing a flexible shaft together with a polished disk that acts like a cam follower against the hole wall, allowing the Orbitool to cleanly and effectively remove cross-hole burrs.

Despite the competitive nature of cutting tool manufacturers, there’s a lot of consensus on cross-hole drilling recommendations, and most companies agree with the following advice:

On the other end of the spectrum are P-2 tool steel injection molds for complex medical devices, with more holes than a block of Swiss cheese and tolerances that make even veteran machinists weep.

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Despite an unorthodox name, the Crazy Drill has all the requirements needed when it comes to cross-hole drilling, with a 140° drill tip, double-margin flutes and a coolant-fed, solid-carbide body. “You can be quite aggressive with these tools, up to five times the typical feed rate, then slow down as you break through into the cross-hole.”

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Milling cutter held by its shank that cuts on its periphery and, if so configured, on its free end. Takes a variety of shapes (single- and double-end, roughing, ballnose and cup-end) and sizes (stub, medium, long and extra-long). Also comes with differing numbers of flutes.

An aggressive cutting head (top) is rigidly clamped to a through-coolant drill shank on Sumitomo’s SMD-style replaceable-tip drill.

Kroll and J.W. Done President Michael Kapgan will tell you the Orbitool deburring device eliminates the craft factor of manual deburring. “You can literally do it with your eyes closed,” Kapgan said. “It greatly simplifies the manual deburring process. You just run it in and out of the hole, like you’re playing a violin.”

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Research indicates a significant rise in the use of advanced coatings like Titanium Nitride (TiN) and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) on twist drill bits. These coatings improve wear resistance, reduce friction, and generate cooler operating temperatures. This translates to faster drilling, better hole quality, and a longer lifespan for the bit.

Habben said this is just part of the story, though. “As the drill tip breaks through into the intersecting hole, a rule of thumb would be to decrease the feed rate by about 50 percent. This helps minimize the number of burrs and also to reduce deflection, especially in an off-center situation.”

Like his competitors, Brown said edge preparation is key. “We grind a chamfer, what we call an SK2 corner clip, on the outer margin of the drill. This helps stabilize the tool while improving tool life and reducing burr formation. From a cross-hole standpoint, the secret is in the stability of the tool.”

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.

Grooves and spaces in the body of a tool that permit chip removal from, and cutting-fluid application to, the point of cut.

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Sumitomo’s Habben seconded Zaitoon. He suggested that insert drills are bad juju on cross-hole drilling and recommends solid-carbide and replaceable-tip drills instead. “Insert drills are not very good on cross-holes because they have a single effective cutting edge and tend to deflect,” he said.

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Mitsubishi says it through-coolant, solid-carbide, double-margin drill achieves optimal chip evacuation when cross-hole drilling.

The industry that produces, distributes, and sells twist drill bits which are crucial instruments for cutting through a variety of materials, but most frequently metal, wood, and plastic is referred to as the Twist Drill Bit Market. The helical or spiral design of these bits facilitates effective material removal during drilling operations. There are many different varieties of twist drill bits available on the market, such as variations made of high-speed steel (HSS), cobalt, and carbide. These bits are designed for certain purposes and depend on factors including drilling speed, accuracy requirements, and material hardness.

Innovations in materials, technical developments in drill bit design, and the increasing focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly production techniques are important factors impacting the Twist Drill Bit Market. In order to satisfy end consumers' changing requirements, manufacturers in the market are always working to improve the overall performance, sharpness, and durability of their products. In addition, the market is impacted by variables including global industrial expansion, infrastructural development, and economic growth.

Machining operation in which metal or other material is removed by applying power to a rotating cutter. In vertical milling, the cutting tool is mounted vertically on the spindle. In horizontal milling, the cutting tool is mounted horizontally, either directly on the spindle or on an arbor. Horizontal milling is further broken down into conventional milling, where the cutter rotates opposite the direction of feed, or “up” into the workpiece; and climb milling, where the cutter rotates in the direction of feed, or “down” into the workpiece. Milling operations include plane or surface milling, endmilling, facemilling, angle milling, form milling and profiling.

Market research shows a growing demand for twist drill bits designed for specific materials. General purpose bits are giving way to those optimized for composites, high strength steels, or even heat resistant alloys used in aerospace applications. This trend is driven by the need for cleaner cuts, faster drilling speeds, and extended bit life in demanding applications.

One possible cure is effective edge preparation on the drill, together with appropriate feed and speed modifications. “We usually recommend a corner clip in this case,” Habben said, “meaning a 45° chamfer on the outer margin of the drill, together with a small edge prep, say, a light T-land or a hone of around 0.003 " to 0.004 " on the cutting edge. And it’s especially important to use a sharp tool.”

Global Twist Drill Bit Market By Type (High-Speed Steel (HSS), Carbon Steel), By Application (Metal, Wood), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Kip Hanson is a contributing editor for Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Contact him by phone at (520) 548-7328 or via e-mail at kip@kahmco.net.