CNC Drilling & Tapping at Batchforce

CNC Drilling & Tapping: accuracy in assembly components

CNC drilling and tapping are crucial processes for creating accurate holes and threads that ensure the reliability and durability of mechanical assemblies. These techniques are especially valuable in the production of medical devices and laboratory instruments, where precision is paramount. For procurement teams, the automation of CNC drilling and tapping offers consistent quality, lower error rates and less rework, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of the manufacturing process.

Benefits of CNC Drilling & Tapping

• Accurate holes and threads: CNC drilling and tapping ensures that every hole and thread is accurately manufactured, essential for the reliability of mechanical assemblies.
• High degree of automation: Automation in drilling and tapping ensures consistent quality, reduces margins of error and minimizes the need for rework.
• High-volume efficiency: CNC drilling and tapping optimize turnaround time, especially for high-volume productions, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs.

Disadvantages of CNC Drilling & Tapping

• Complexity in deep drilling: Deep drilling can be complex and requires specific techniques to ensure accuracy and quality, which can increase production time.
• Material type limitations: Although CNC drills and taps are suitable for a wide range of materials, very hard or brittle materials may require extra care and possibly special tools.
• Cost of automation: The initial cost of setting up highly automated CNC drilling and tapping processes can be high, especially for small production runs.

CNC Drilling and Tapping Capabilities

• Drill diameters
  We support a wide range of drill sizes, from 0.5 mm to 50 mm, allowing us flexibility to meet the specific needs of your project, regardless of complexity.
• Thread sizes
  CNC tapping can make threads in sizes from M1.6 to M42, allowing us to meet the most demanding specifications, from small precision components to larger assemblies.
• Material Processing
  Our CNC drilling and tapping techniques are suitable for machining a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, titanium and aluminum. This makes the process versatile and applicable in various industries.
• Automation level
  With a high level of automation, including multi-spindle drill heads and deep drills to a depth of 500 mm, we can minimize lead times and increase productivity, especially in high-volume productions.

Suitable materials

CNC drilling and tapping can be applied to a variety of materials, including:

• Steel: Ideal for applications requiring strength and durability, widely used in heavy industrial applications.
• Stainless Steel: Suitable for applications that must resist corrosion and where strength is of great importance.
• Titanium: Perfect for lightweight but very strong parts, often used in aerospace and medical industries.
• Aluminum: Widely used in the electronics and automotive industries, where weight and precision are important.