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드릴 선단각 비교: 118° vs 135° 분할 포인트

The point geometry of a twist drill dictates how it enters the material, centers itself, and distributes cutting forces. Learn why 135° split points eliminate center-punching and wandering in stainless steels and curved workpieces.

1. 118° Conventional Drill Point

The standard 118° included angle has been the industry benchmark for over a century. The sharp cone allows easy penetration in ductile metals such as low-carbon steels, aluminum alloys, and brass.

However, because standard 118° drills possess a non-cutting straight chisel edge across the center web, the drill tends to "walk" or wander across the workpiece surface unless guided by a center drill or punch mark. The central chisel zone rubs and extrudes material rather than shearing it cleanly.

2. 135° Split Point (Self-Centering)

The 135° split point drill features additional grind facets on the chisel edge that create two secondary cutting lips extending right to the center axis. This geometry provides multiple key benefits:

  • Zero Walking / Self-Centering: Starts cleanly on curved pipe or flat plate without needing a center drill.
  • Reduced Thrust Force: Reduces machine axial feed pressure by 40% to 50% by eliminating the blunt chisel rubbing zone.
  • Flatter Point Length: Point length is only 0.207×D (compared to 0.300×D for 118°), providing greater flat cylindrical depth in blind holes.

3. Point Length Trigonometric Formula

To calculate how far the conical tip protrudes beyond the cylindrical drill body, use simple right-triangle trigonometry:

Tip Length Formula: l = (D / 2) / tan(θ / 2)
118° Point: l = (D / 2) / tan(59°) ≈ 0.300 × D
135° Point: l = (D / 2) / tan(67.5°) ≈ 0.207 × D
140° Point: l = (D / 2) / tan(70°) ≈ 0.182 × D
90° Spot: l = (D / 2) / tan(45°) = 0.500 × D

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