| Twist Drill Bit |
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The figure below labels the important angles for a typical twist drill bit.
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| Drill Bit Variety |
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The figures below illustrate various drill bits and their cut hole configurations.
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| Drill Chucks |
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Drill chucks can be of several types, but are typically three-jaw since three points on the circumference define a circle in two dimensions. A standard three-jaw and a multi-jaw chuck are shown in the figures below.
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Design of Drilled Parts |
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Reaming a Hole |
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Honing a Hole |
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Turning |
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Milling |
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Grinding |
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Chip Formation |
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