Why Advanced Materials Are Changing the Way Micro-Drills Are Made
At the Micro Scale, Wear Becomes a Quality Problem
Micro-drills have little tolerance for edge rounding, chipping, or dimensional change. CFRP repeatedly exposes the cutting edge to hard, abrasive fibers and a softer polymer matrix, while SiC combines extreme hardness and abrasiveness with brittle behavior. Even slight geometry loss can push hole diameter, surface finish, or feature quality outside specifications. Productive tool life therefore depends on preserving the point, cutting edges, relief and flutes, not simply keeping the drill from breaking.
Thick PCD Gives Toolmakers More Design Space
PCD provides the wear resistance needed for abrasive non-ferrous materials, but diamond selection alone does not determine what a toolmaker can build. Thick Compax™ Drill Pin Blanks combine a cemented tungsten carbide base with a thick, usable PCD section. Hyperion examines how greater usable PCD volume influences micro-scale cutting geometry, manufacturing flexibility, and the productive life of a finished drill.
Download “Why Advanced Materials Are Changing the Way Micro-Drills Are Made” to learn why usable PCD volume matters when toolmakers must create smaller cutting features without sacrificing hole quality or drilling productivity.