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Diameter and feed affects power, torque and thrust

 

When performing high efficiency drilling or using a large diameter drill with a machining centre it is necessary to check the power rating of the machine spindle motor. A lack of power will make machining impossible and likely cause the drill to break.

 

- Click on the buttons below to see how drill diameter and feed affects thrust, torque and net power consumption!

Power consumption & cutting forces