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Solid carbide gun drill

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PROTOOL • SOLID CARBIDE GUN DRILL

Solid Carbide Gun Drill — The Choice for Small-Diameter, High-Precision Deep Holes

Spec range: Ø1.0–12.0 mm. Higher precision than brazed-tip gun drills; widely used in medical and semiconductor industries.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Monoblock solid carbide body: high rigidity that suppresses torsion and vibration, delivering tighter diameter and position accuracy—especially in small bores.
  • Hole wall quality: with the right Nose grinding geometry plus coolant & chip-evacuation, it achieves stable straightness and smooth surface finish.
  • Depth capability: supports ≤100xD deep-hole requirements depending on series and setup.
  • Productivity: under proper conditions, peck cycles can be omitted to boost speed and stability.
  • Typical applications: medical (stainless/titanium), semiconductor parts & fixtures, mold cooling channels, micro-flow passages, etc.

Specifications & Configuration

  • Diameter: Ø1.0–12.0 mm (optimized for small deep holes)
  • L/D ratio: up to 100xD
  • Carbide & coatings: micro-grain carbide with tailored PVD/CVD coatings per work material (stainless, alloy steel, aluminum, cast iron, titanium, etc.)
  • Shank: standard straight shank; customized options available such as side-lock or threaded shanks

Machine & Setup Requirements

  • Machine: deep-hole drilling machines or CNC/lathe with through-spindle coolant
  • Coolant: high pressure / stable flow with fine filtration for reliable chip evacuation and hole quality
  • Method: one-pass drilling without retraction; tune feed & speed by material and L/D
  • Regrind: professional regrinding service; after regrind, tool life can reach 80–90% of a new tool

Comparison vs. Brazed-Tip Gun Drills

  • Precision & rigidity: solid carbide offers advantages in small-diameter, high-precision holes and productivity; brazed-tip suits large diameters, extreme L/D, wider size coverage and cost flexibility.
  • Cost: solid carbide has a higher unit price but benefits from multiple regrinds; brazed-tip usually has lower initial cost.
  • Large bores / extreme L/D: consider brazed-tip or insert-type designs for better economics or maintainability in specific cases.

FAQ

What materials are suitable?

Stainless steels, alloy steels, aluminum alloys, cast irons, copper alloys, and titanium alloys. Parameters should be tuned for toughness, work-hardening, and coolant conditions.

Best diameter and depth range?

Ø1.0–12.0 mm is the sweet spot for small deep holes. The L/D ratio is commonly up to 100xD, with specific series capable of more.

Medical & semiconductor use cases?

Examples include small holes in stainless/titanium medical parts, probes/fixtures and flow passages in semiconductor equipment, and mold cooling channels.

How should I prepare a pilot hole?

Create a 1.5–3D pilot with a short drill to ensure entry accuracy. When the gun drill enters the pilot hole, keep the spindle at or below RPM 200 to avoid tip chipping from wobble.

Do I need peck drilling?

With proper setup, peck cycles can be eliminated, improving speed and stability. Validate on your machine, coolant system, and work material.

Need selection help or a trial run?

Tell us your diameter, depth, work material and coolant capability. We’ll recommend a solid carbide gun drill spec and cutting parameters for your line.

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