Burr minimizing scheme in drilling

In conventional drilling, burr formation can be changed by varying the drill's geometry, i.e. the step angle and point angle. To minimize burr formation, it is proposed that a step drill be used. The step drill performs front edge cutting before step edge cutting. The burr formed in first cutting by front cutting edge can be removed in second cutting by step edge. In particular, new burrs are formed through the second cutting. They can be minimized by changing the drill's geometry. A laser sensor is used to measure the burr formed in the drilling. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.