M6 Cemented Carbide Thermal Friction Drill 5.3mm Short Type for Metal

Product overview

The M6 Cemented Carbide Thermal Friction Drill is designed for thermal drilling and friction-based hole forming in metal components. Unlike conventional cutting drills that remove material as chips, thermal drilling uses friction-generated heat and axial pressure to soften and form the workpiece material around the hole. This process can create an extended bushing around the hole for subsequent threading or fastening operations, depending on the workpiece material and process setup. The tool is manufactured from cemented carbide and features a 5.3mm diameter with a 35mm working length. Its short-type configuration is suitable for applications where compact tooling and controlled hole forming are required. Key Features: • Cemented carbide construction • M6 thermal drilling application • 5.3mm tool diameter • 35mm working length • Short-type thermal drill design • Friction-based hole forming process • Suitable for metalworking applications • No conventional chip-forming drilling process • OEM customization available • Custom diameters and tool lengths available Applications: • Thermal drilling • Friction drilling • Flow drilling • Thread preparation • Sheet metal fabrication • Tube and profile machining • Metal component manufacturing • Industrial fastening applications Please provide your workpiece material, wall thickness, required thread size and machine specifications for tool selection and quotation.

Specifications

Product Type

Thermal Friction Drill

Drill Type

Thermal Drill / Flow Drill

Tool Material

Cemented Carbide

Model

M6

Diameter

5.3mm

Working Length

35mm

Tool Style

Short Type

Application

Metal Thermal Drilling

Drilling Process

Friction / Thermal Forming