Research Article

A Mathematical Modeling to Predict the Cutting Forces in Microdrilling

Table 2

Basic parameters of microdrill.

Geometric featureValue

Diameter (mm)0.5
Flute length (mm)5.0
Helix angle (°)25
Web thickness (mm)0.15
Web taper (mm/mm)0.03
Point angle (°)130
Primary face angle (°)12
Chisel edge angle (°)42.8
Major cutting edge radius ( m)2
Second cutting edge radius ( m)3