Gundrilling Machines and Gundrill Tools


The DM50 series high-speed gundrilling machines were specially designed for the medical industry and have capacity to drill holes with diameter ranging from 0.028"to 0.400". Standard maximum drill depth is 22"/28"/40", but longer machine versions are also available. Machines drilling parts with L/D ratios of over 300 are not uncommon! The counter-rotation speed is adjustable and helps to minimize the bore run-out. Depending on the application, run-out smaller than 0.0003"/inch is achievable. The direct drive drill spindles can be programmed with speeds from 500 to 24,000 rpm. TBT/Nagel has eliminated the drive belts and integrated special designed coolant couplings, which has minimized process vibrations. This has reduced wear and significantly improved part quality and tool life.

The high-pressure coolant systems are designed to deliver coolant through the tools with a pressure up to 3,000 PSI. Coolant filtration up to 3 micron is required for these types of applications. The machines are delivered with digital control system, which allows the operator to program drill depth, spindle speeds, feed rates, etc. Even the process monitoring systems have programmable limits. The programming can be switched between English and Metric systems by one touch of a button. Special features such as progressive drilling and automatic fault recovery options are also available.

The TBT/Nagel machines are offered in 1, 2, 4, and 6 spindle models and are available in single and dual slide versions. The dual slide version is two machines in one. Each side of the machine is truly independent and has its own control panel. Each drill unit is served by its own high pressure pump. With this, the user can drill two different diameters and parts simultaneously or safely perform machine set-up, while the other side of the machine is running.

The company is unique: it is the only gundrilling manufacturer that is a complete systems supplier. In its 140,000 sqf facility it builds state-of-the-art machines and develops special high-pressure coolant systems and gundrilling spindles. Furthermore, it also designs and produces more than 250,000 gundrills around the world.

This system approach has allowed TBT/Nagel to develop a profound understanding of all the small details that are involved in this specialty technology. With over 5,500 machines installed world-wide, the company widely known as the specialist for gundrilling. It does take full responsibility for supplying turn-key systems and develops specialized machining solutions. As a part of its system approach, it does train its clients with the technology and helps them with application issues.

For more information you can reach TBT/Nagel at:
TBT / Nagel Precision Inc.
286 Dino Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Tel: (734)-426 5650
Fax: (734)-426 5649
E-mail: mrussel@tbt-usa.com