Alternatives for drill rig by cavein

What is an alternative to laser drilling?

Beam Me Through An alternative to laser drilling is electron beam drilling, which is able to achieve a depth-to-diameter ratio up to 25:1, according to Kenneth E. Norsworthy, manufacturing engineer for new product development at Owens Corning Ridgeview, Duncan, S.C.

Should you use trepanning tools or EDMs for holemaking?

Depending on the application and a manufacturer’s available equipment, alternative holemaking methods may be a better choice. Presented here are the pros and cons of using trepanning tools, thermal drills, lasers, electron beams and EDMs when holemaking.

Is thermal drilling better than conventional drilling?

Another alternative, thermal drilling, offers the advantage of reducing cycle time compared to conventional drilling, according to Mitch Ray, president of Flowdrill Inc., St. Louis, a manufacturer of tool bits for thermal drilling and roll-form threading.

What is the difference between trepanning and single shot drilling?

In practice, though, single shot and percussion are done more often with fixed-beam systems while trepanning tends to be performed with a galvo system. Single-shot drilling is the fastest method and produces a hole approximately the diameter of the incoming beam.

Does Owens Corning Ridgeview offer electron beam drilling?

Owens Corning Ridgeview offers electron beam drilling, which is able to produce small holes in ceramics. Workpieces up to 1m in diameter receive from 35,000 to six million holes, which can be angled up to 40°.

How many holes do you drill in a chamfer?

Typical tool life ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 holes when drilling stainless steel, 8,000 to 10,000 holes in mild steel and 10,000 or more holes in softer alloys, such as aluminum and copper, according to Ray, who estimates that 30 to 35 percent of sales are for specials, such as ones for also creating a chamfer or an oil groove.