15.10.2026
MAPAL redefines deep drilling in aluminium
Second-generation MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu for process-reliable machining of large drilling depths combined with high material flexibility
With the second generation of the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu, MAPAL is setting new standards in aluminium machining. The new tool is designed to reliably master the typical challenges associated with large drilling depths: stable processes, reliable chip removal and high feed rates.
It is based on a newly developed overall concept comprising cutting edge geometry, cooling and cutting material. The new geometry includes a wide range of applications, from wrought alloys through to cast alloys with high silicon content. The straight main cutting edge ensures smooth, low-vibration processes and reduces macroscopic flaws and burr formation, particularly in demanding applications, such as cross bores or angled exits. Double point thinning and optimised chip flutes ensure improved chip removal. The adapted core diameter profile also increases tool stability, thereby enhancing process reliability at large drilling depths.
Another key factor for process reliability is precise tool guidance over the entire drilling depth. Four guide margins stabilise the process even with cross bores or angled exits, ensuring reliable machining conditions even at high feed rates.
Efficient cooling as a differentiating feature
Hohe Flexibilität durch abgestimmtes Schneidstoffkonzept
Erprobt in der Praxis
Mit dem neuen MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu der zweiten Generation verbindet MAPAL große Bohrtiefen, hohe Prozesssicherheit und flexible Anpassung an unterschiedliche Aluminiumwerkstoffe in einem durchgängigen Werkzeugkonzept. Umfangreiche Erprobungen bei Anwendern bestätigen das große Potenzial der neuen Generation. So erreichte der MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu Vorschübe bis zu 0,4 mm pro Umdrehung und Standwege von bis zu 3,2 Kilometer.
Das Standardprogramm des insbesondere für Anwendungen in der Automobilindustrie und im allgemeinen Maschinenbau ausgelegten Werkzeugs umfasst Längenausführungen von 15×D bis 40×D und – abhängig von der jeweiligen Länge – Durchmessern von 3 bis 16 mm.
Kontakt
Kathrin Rehor Public Relations Kathrin.Rehor@mapal.com Tel.: +49 7361 585 3342