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Insert Geometry Recommendations | Troubleshooting

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4TEX® Indexable Drill

DRILLING

Insert Geometry Recommendations

Geometry

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Hardness (BHN) 100 - 150 150 - 250 250 - 350

ISO Material

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M

K

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H

Structural Steel

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A36, A285, A516, etc.

BORING

C

Troubleshooting

REAMING

Chain Drilling • Use good coolant flow. • Reduce feed rate by 50% for interrupted cut. • Use lower rake geometry if insert chipping occurs. Starting on an Edge • Reduce entry feed rate by 50%. • Use lower rake geometry if insert chipping occurs. Starting on a Welded Seam • Reduce entry feed rate by 50%. • Use lower rake geometry if insert chipping occurs.

Starting on Uneven Surfaces • Reduce entry feed by 50% if necessary.

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Starting on Angled Surfaces • Reduce entry feed by 20 - 50%. • Use lower rake geometry if insert chipping occurs.

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2.

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BURNISHING

Angled Bore Exit • Reduce entry feed by 50% on breakout. • Use tough insert and stable corner radius.

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Drilling Through Stacked Plates • Not recommended.

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Starting on Convex Surfaces • Reduce entry feed by 50%. • Use lower rake geometry if insert chipping occurs.

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E

Opening an Existing Hole • Use flood coolant.

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Drilling Through a Cross Hole • Reduce feed rate 50% if necessary.

THREADING

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• Use good coolant flow and monitor chip packing. • Use lower rake geometry if insert chipping occurs.

Adjustable • For mills, use eccentric sleeve with end mill holder. • For lathes, use x-axis to adjust offset Ø. NOTE: Refer to maximum offset Ø in data tables.

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Drilling on a Groove or Large Centering Box • Reduce entry feed • Use lower rake geometry for center insert

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X

SPECIALS

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