Like step drills, sheet drills are used for cutting sheet metal. In this article you will find out which characteristics sheet drills have and which differences exist compared to step drills.
A variety of drills can be used to cut circular holes in workpieces. In this article you will find out in which applications step drills are used and what features they have.
Bi-metal hole saws are available in the tool steels HSS and HSSE-Co 8, in which materials you can drill best with them you will find out in this article.
There are hole saws in different variations: HSS, tungsten carbide and bi-metal hole saws. In this article we take a closer look at the properties of HSS and tungsten carbide hole saws.
In the last few months we have presented five coatings that refine RUKO precision tools. In this article we compare them and give an overview of the properties of these coatings.
To cut an internal thread, the appropriate tap must be selected. In this article you will learn the characteristics of internal taps and what influence they have on the selection.
The RUnaTEC coating has a special nanocomposite structure. This enhances the properties of the coating and thus improves the quality of the coated tool. Learn the positive effects of the coating in this article.
In contrast to the TiN coating, the TiCN coating contains carbon as a further chemical element. Find out what surplus the element brings in the application.
Do you know these terms: Helix angle, point angle, main cutting edge, profile of flute? If not, you should continue reading. We will answer questions like: What is a secondary cutting edge? What is a helix angle? How do they affect the use in an application?
What is the difference between the AlTiN and TiAlN coating? Learn this and the properties and advantages of the AlTiN coating in this article.
In addition to the point cut, there are also various point thinnings on twist drills. Learn what decisive influences they have on the drilling process.
What advantages does the TiAlN coating offer compared to uncoated or TiN coated tools? In this article we describe the properties and advantages of the TiAlN coating.