Mapal’s Mono-Plastic-Drill simplifies holemaking in thermoplastics

Mapal has developed a drill to overcome the challenges of thermoplastics drilling. The Mono-Plastic-Drill is suitable for use with PEEK, POM or PA6, as well as other materials having low thermal conductivity and low melting temperature that make drilling difficult.

The Mono-Plastic-Drill has been designed with attributes that include an extremely sharp blade and special point thinning. As a result, bore tolerances up to IT7 can be achieved, says Mapal.

To dissipate the heat via the chips, the drill is made of uncoated solid carbide and has a large, polished chip flute. The drill can even be used in dry drilling conditions, as the geometry and the special chip flute prevent smearing of the material.

In addition to using it for plastics machining, the Mono-Plastic-Drill can also machine aluminium parts. It is available with a diameter range of 0.97 to 13.03 mm, and lengths of up to 5xD.