Micro-Drilling Titanium Alloys: The Precision of Carbide Drill Bits for Titanium
Last month, a US medical device client sent us an urgent email. They were machining Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5 titanium) bone screws using 1.2mm micro-drills, and the bits snapped after only 5 to 7 holes. Their scrap rate skyrocketed, halting the production line. The client asked, “Is there a defect in the coating on this batch […]
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