Can tungsten carbide drills be used on aluminum?

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2025-07-03 10:55

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Lizhou

1、 How to optimize the efficiency of slotting tools?

When cemented carbide blades are equipped with innovative geometric structures:

Aluminum chips are forcibly segmented (passive chip removal efficiency ↑40% )

Cutting vibration is actively suppressed by the asymmetric cutting edge

Cutting tip heat is acceleratedly exported by the internal cooling channel (temperature ↓45% )

2 Can carbide drills be used for aluminum?

Yes, drills specifically designed for aluminum processing materials are needed. When carbide tools are combined with a special geometric design, the aluminum processing efficiency can be maximized

Sharp cutting edge Actively cuts the viscous aluminum chips, preventing built-up edge from damaging the workpiece

PVD Nano coating Passively reduces the friction coefficient and improves surface finish 50% Above

Large chip groove design Allows cutting fluid to fully penetrate, extending tool life.

3、 Recommended slotting blades ：

Model	Core Technology	Applicable Scenarios
SNMG120408-MD	Cobalt matrix + Magnetic coding layer ( 8% Co )	Steel heavy load slotting, detection rate > 99%
VCGT110302-RF	Tantalum wire RF marking, high temperature resistance 900℃	Titanium alloy medical parts precision slotting

4 New energy vehicle battery box processing cases ：
Using ' Lizhou' VCGT110302 blades After:

Slotting efficiency actively improved 32% ( Vc=350m/min )

Tool debris 100% Is intercepted by the production line detector

Passive breakthrough in single blade processing capacity 1,500 Pieces

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