2011 年 77 巻 7 号 p. 713-717
This study aimed to achieve the high-aspect-ratio microdrilling in L/D=20 by the reduction in cutting force. Effect of rake angle of a chisel edge by thinning on thrust force was examined. A strong correlation between rake angle of the chisel edge and the thrust force was obtained. The thinning of the microdrill with a diameter of 0.2mm resulted in a reduction in the thrust force by up to 70%. It has been found that optimal rake angle of the chisel edge in tool life was in the range from -10 to 0 degree. Furthermore, the rake angle of the chisel is able to be changed by changing the grinding wheel shape used for thinning.