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  • No : 17881
  • Publication Date : 2025/09/05 11:11
  • Updated Date : 2025/12/11 10:12
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Why does a drilled hole become polygonal?

Why does a drilled hole become polygonal?

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Answer

It is likely caused by drill runout during machining. 

Possible Causes

Runout when mounting the drill

 Countermeasure: Keep mounting runout within 20 μm (0.020 mm).

② Large lip height variation after regrinding causes drill tip wobble during machining.

 Countermeasure: Review the regrinding process.

③ Drill wobbling at the hole entrance

 Countermeasure: Increase feed per revolution to reduce wobbling (suppression by thrust force).

 

Resulting defect: Poor roundness

Poor roundness