Hobe micro-tools
With the range of Hobe cutting tools, Rainford Precision can now offer tooling solutions for the precision turning of micro-components.
For instance, the Hobe 'borin' range offers smaller cutting edge rounding, considerably less notching in the cutting edge area, and optimised cutting edge and chip space geometries. These factors are required to give the tool better rigidity and for reducing cutting force, as well as passive forces with lateral effects.
The modular 'borin' range has been developed for the miniature boring of hole diameters as small as 0.3 mm. Given the precision of the modular tools and the special seating in the modular holder, a repeatability of ±5 micron is guaranteed for the tool change.
Complementing the borin line, Rainford can also now supply the Hobe 'spinin' system of spot drills for pre-machining, the 'tourin' line for internal thread whirling and internal milling interpolation, and 'probin' micro-probe tips.
