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Precision Drilling

EadeTech is a China-based specialty metal machining manufacturer specializing in high-performance materials including Titanium alloys, Nickel superalloys, Tungsten, Tantalum, Niobium, and Molybdenum. Our precision drilling services deliver accurate, high-quality holes for aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial applications worldwide.

Learn more at https://www.eadetech.com.


Why Precision Drilling?

Precision drilling is critical for functional components that require:

  • Tight-tolerance holes for fasteners, pins, and assemblies

  • High aspect ratio holes in hard-to-machine metals

  • Repeatable and consistent hole dimensions for complex assemblies

At EadeTech, we specialize in drilling holes as small as 0.3 mm and as deep as 200 mm, maintaining tolerances down to ±0.002 mm and surface finishes Ra 0.05–0.4 µm.


Capabilities of EadeTech Precision Drilling

  1. Material Expertise

    • Titanium alloys: Ti‑6Al‑4V, Ti‑6Al‑7Nb

    • Nickel-based superalloys: Inconel 718, Hastelloy

    • Refractory metals: Tungsten, Tantalum, Molybdenum

  2. Hole Precision & Tolerances

    • Standard: ±0.005 mm

    • High-precision: ±0.002 mm for aerospace and medical components

  3. Hole Size & Depth Range

    • Micro-holes: 0.3–2 mm diameter

    • Deep holes: up to 200 mm length

    • High aspect ratio holes: L/D up to 100:1

  4. Batch Flexibility

    • Prototype: 1–5 pieces

    • Small-batch production: 10–100 pieces

    • Full production runs available


Table 1: Material & Hole Capability

MaterialHole Diameter Range (mm)Max Depth (mm)ToleranceSurface Finish (Ra µm)Typical Batch Qty
Ti‑6Al‑4V0.3–12200±0.002–0.0050.05–0.310–50
Inconel 7180.5–10150±0.002–0.0050.1–0.420–100
Tungsten0.5–8100±0.0050.2–0.65–50
Tantalum0.5–12150±0.002–0.0050.1–0.510–50

Applications of Precision Drilling

Aerospace

  • Fuel system holes, fastener holes, and structural assemblies

  • Ensures dimensional accuracy for load-bearing components

Medical

  • Implants, surgical instruments, and prosthetic components

  • Small-diameter holes for pins, screws, and fixation devices

Automotive & Industrial

  • Valve bodies, manifolds, and tooling components

  • Multi-hole patterns for functional assembly

Electronics

  • Heat sinks, connectors, and micro-feature enclosures

  • High aspect ratio holes for precision wiring and assembly


Table 2: Applications & Tolerance Requirements

IndustryMaterialHole Size (mm)Depth (mm)ToleranceKey Feature
AerospaceTi‑6Al‑4V0.5–1050–150±0.002Structural & functional holes
MedicalTantalum0.3–510–50±0.002Implant fixation holes
IndustrialTungsten1–850–100±0.005Tooling & manifold holes
ElectronicsInconel 7180.5–35–30±0.002Micro-feature & channel holes

Techniques & Advantages

  1. High-Precision CNC Drilling

    • Multi-spindle and single-spindle drilling for efficiency

    • CNC programs ensure exact hole locations, sizes, and angles

  2. Material-Specific Strategies

    • Titanium: reduced spindle speed, high feed to reduce heat

    • Nickel alloys: use of CBN/PCD tools for wear resistance

    • Tungsten & refractory metals: incremental depth passes

  3. Deep Hole Drilling

    • Gun drilling for L/D ratios up to 100:1

    • Ensures straight, distortion-free holes

  4. Post-Drilling Operations

    • Reaming, chamfering, deburring, and finishing

    • Achieves tight tolerances and superior surface finish


Table 3: CNC Drilling Machines & Capabilities

Machine TypeMax Workpiece Size (mm)AxisMaterial CompatibilityNotes
5-Axis CNC Drill350×250×1505Ti, Nickel, Tungsten, TantalumAngled & multi-hole drilling
Deep Hole Drill300×200×1203Ti, InconelHigh L/D ratio holes
Micro Drill150×120×803Ti, Tantalum0.3–1 mm holes
Multi-Spindle Drill400×300×2003Ti, Nickel, TungstenHigh-volume small-hole production

Quality Assurance

EadeTech ensures precision-drilled holes meet specifications with:

  • CMM inspection for hole location and diameter

  • Surface roughness measurement for Ra verification

  • Depth and angle verification using digital micrometers

  • Batch traceability for prototype and small-batch production


Table 4: Inspection Standards for Precision Drilling

MeasurementTool/MethodToleranceInspection Frequency
Hole DiameterCMM / Pin gauges±0.002–0.005 mm100%
DepthDigital depth gauge±0.005 mm100%
PositionCMM±0.002 mm100%
Surface FinishRa tester0.05–0.4 µm10% batch

Prototyping & Small-Batch Production

Precision drilling is ideal for prototyping and small-batch production:

  • Validate designs before full production

  • Ensure functional holes and tolerances for assemblies

  • Cost-effective solution for critical components


Table 5: Prototype to Small-Batch Drilling

MaterialPrototype QtySmall-Batch QtyLead TimeToleranceSurface Finish (Ra µm)
Ti‑6Al‑4V1–510–501–2 weeks → 2–4 weeks±0.0020.05–0.3
Inconel 7181–520–1002–3 weeks → 3–5 weeks±0.0020.1–0.4
Tungsten1–35–502–4 weeks → 3–6 weeks±0.0050.2–0.6
Tantalum1–510–502–3 weeks → 2–4 weeks±0.0020.1–0.5

Challenges in Precision Drilling

  1. Tool Wear & Breakage

    • Hard metals accelerate wear; solution: CBN/PCD tools and optimized feeds

  2. Hole Straightness & Depth Accuracy

    • Deep holes may deviate; solution: gun drilling and coolant control

  3. Surface Finish & Burr Control

    • Reaming and chamfering post-drilling ensures functional holes without burrs


Table 6: Tool & Process Optimization

MaterialTool TypeTool Life (hrs)Feed RateCoolantSurface Finish (Ra µm)
Ti‑6Al‑4VCarbide15–300.01–0.05 mm/revFlood0.05–0.3
Inconel 718CBN10–250.01–0.04 mm/revHigh-pressure0.1–0.4
TungstenPCD5–150.005–0.02 mm/revOil-based0.2–0.6
TantalumDiamond10–200.005–0.02 mm/revFlood0.1–0.5

Why Choose EadeTech for Precision Drilling

  • Material Expertise: Titanium, Nickel, Tungsten, Tantalum, and more

  • Tight Tolerance Holes: ±0.002 mm, high aspect ratio capabilities

  • Prototype & Small-Batch Production: 1–100 pieces

  • Global Applications: Aerospace, medical, industrial, automotive, electronics

  • Turnkey Solutions: Drilling, reaming, chamfering, finishing, assembly

All precision-drilled components are ready-to-use, small-batch, and high-quality. Request a quote at https://www.eadetech.com.




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