Machining custom components with a milling machine is an amazingly precise yet time consuming process. One way to cut down on the operating time it takes to mill components is to limit the number of tool changes that are required. Drill mills are one of the most versatile milling tools out there and their unique design makes it easy for them to perform a list of tasks that would normally require several types of specialized end mills. Finding reliable drill mills for sale is a great way to speed up your production process.

Just like its name suggests, a drill mill is a tool that combines elements of both traditional side cutting end mills and axial cutting drill bits. The flutes of these tools are designed with the same profile as end mills, which makes them capable of performing side milling operations. What makes these tools truly unique is their sharp points, which are very different from the traditional square and ball ended designs employed by most end mills.

Because of their flute construction, these tools can be used to perform simple cuts. Because of the pointed tip, several passes would be necessary to cut out large areas. Their point does make these cutters unique suited to machining v shaped notches in your workpieces. Their points also make it possible for drill mills to perform some drilling operations, a task that end mills are not well suited for. The point of a drill mill can easily drill small holes or be used to spot drill to mark the location for deeper holes to be drilled. The pointed tip can also be used in place of a chamfer mill for applications like chamfering, beveling, and deburring your workpieces.

If you are looking to get the most out of your drill mills, you need to consider their construction. The best cutting tools will be constructed from solid carbide tool stock. Carbide is more rigid than steel and much more resistant to fatigue, meaning carbide tools can run faster and last longer than their counterparts. These end mills are even more resistant to high temperatures than high speed steel alloys. In order to give these tools some extra heat resistance, many manufacturers coat their tools in a layer of titanium aluminum nitride. This dark grey coating helps to provide extra heat resistance by forming an insulating layer of aluminum oxide at high temperatures.

If your shop is searching for some high quality drill mills for sale, you need to check out Online Carbide. They are an American manufacturer of high quality cutting tools machined from micro-grain tungsten carbide tool stock. Their inventory includes end mills, drill bits, and drill mills for sale at amazing manufacturer direct prices. You can see all of their amazing products at www.onlinecarbide.com. If you have any questions about their tools, feel free to reach out to a member of their team by sending an email to [email protected].