Boring, the hole-making manufacturing process, requires quite a few different pieces of machinery and tools to make holes form lathes and mills. We’ve come up with a breakdown of the different kinds of boring tools required for such boring operations. Drills are used before the boring process to make holes within a surface. Once the holes are created, boring tools are used to exact the hole size, and make it precise for the application.

Boring bars

Deep bores can be machined with the help of high-quality boring bars. Carbide bars are an ideal solution when optimum rigidity is required, especially when finish machining extremely long bores. These bars can be moved axially and clamped to the required length in compact tool holders. Here, hydraulic chuck tool holders are recommended. However, solid carbine bars are not recommended for heavy roughing. Then, there are heavy metal boring bars that provide high rigidity, along with damping of vibration, over conventional steel shank tools. These bars are apt when machining long bores over 5:1. The dense structure and machinability that they have give higher toughness over carbide. Here, both hydraulic chucks and milling chucks are recommended for holding these bars.

Boring heads

Finishing tight-tolerance holes often requires special boring tools that can be accurately adjusted in small increments for the desired results. These boring heads are often referred to as fine boring heads. These boring heads come in several styles, some utilizing basic round boring bars, while others utilizing special insert holders. Depending upon the application and purpose, the boring head can be chosen. These boring heads are quite expensive, and are typically reserved for boring holes with diametric tolerances less than 0.025 mm.

Other tools

Back boring and face grooving heads, and chamfering insert holders, are used as secondary options, after a hole is bored. Specific heads with cutters at appropriate angles can help to execute the process without manually moving the part, changing the tool, or adjusting the cutter angle.

Strict attention required for every detailing

Whatever the boring operation and tool, machinists are required to pay strict attention to every detail, along with the processes and tools used. Although there are many factors that can determine whether a boring operation is successful or not, adhering to the following rules will ensure the desired results.

  • The workpiece materials need to be kept well-supported.
  • The unsupported tool length should be kept to the minimum,
  • The largest diameter tool possible should be used.
  • Chatter should be overcome by adjusting tool pressure.

Who to approach?

Whether it is a boring bar, a boring head, or any other boring accessory, or even an entire boring kit, FineTech Toolings is the one-stop solution for all your boring needs. Finish boring tools, rough boring tools, special boring tools, deep boring tools, and large diameter boring tools are only part of our large umbrella of products. And, whatever we offer, all our products are industry-specific in nature, and are in conformance to the international quality standards, which is what makes us the most genuine boring tools suppliers in Bangalore. Be very sure while making your purchase, as choosing the right boring tool is very essential.