Carbide drillspeeds and feedschart

Drill bit cutting speeds are very important in the drilling of metals. Drill speed becomes increasingly important when drilling harder metals. You should use a cutting speed chart to ensure you drill in the most efficient manner possible. We have produced speed and feed charts for both metric and imperial drill bit sizes. You should use these feed and speed charts  as a guide as there are many variables involved when drilling metal.

Where drilling cutting speed is not the primary focus it is advisable that you use a slower speed than recommended as this will help you prolong the life of your drill bit.

HSS drillspeeds and feedschart pdf

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Drill speed chart

Feed rate is the speed at which the drill bit travels through the item it is is drilling. For anyone drilling by hand this measurement will mean very little and would be impossible to maintain accurately. Experts agree that you should use enough pressure to maintain a continuous cutting action. Ideally you should create a constant stream of cut metal for removal from the drilling hole.

We have a drill speed chart for both metric and imperial drill bit sizes. Our speed charts are easy to use as they indicate speed and feed required for various metals depending on the drill bit size you are using.

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You should avoid exerting too much pressure or you will cause excessive heat build up which will hamper the cutting action. Moreover if you use excessive pressure you will also increase the likelihood of the drill bit breaking.

HSS drillspeeds and feedsmetric

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Drilling cutting speed and feed charts are often produced as guidelines for drilling in manufacturing where speed is important.