Innovation for the machining of lead-free brass, offering a reduction in cutting forces of more than 30%, negligible wear and superior hole quality, compliant with European Reach directives.

The new series of Dixi 1137 Drycut 5D and 8D drills has been developed specifically for machining lead-free brass. Test results show a reduction in cutting forces of more than 30% and negligible wear after 900 holes in 170Hv CuZn37 brass. The quality of the holes is higher than that of conventional drill bits, with no burrs and no sticking. This innovation is important because the European reach directives threaten the use of lead in brass alloys, especially in the jewellery sector. Alloy producers are reducing lead levels and cutting tool manufacturers are having to adapt to more difficult machining conditions. Dixi 1137 Drycut 5D and 8D drill bits are effective in non-ferrous materials, and stainless or high-alloy steels.

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