Patent · US Expired

Method of making a blank of a drill bit

US4694710A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1986
Grant dateSep 22, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 2, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23P15/32
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of blanks for drill bits are produced from a disc-shaped composite abrasive compact by first producing a plurality of sticks of polygonal shape end-on and thereafter longitudinally rounding each stick. The rounded drill blank is then fluted to produce a small diameter twist drill bit.

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