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These tools require pre-drilled bores made using precise CNC machines. The port tool then refines the bores, creating detailed and dimensionally accurate features.
Automotive Solutions
Tooling solutions for automotive
World leaders in the manufacture of high-performance carbide cutting tools for the automotive industry
Through collaboration with manufacturers and our Quicklab R&D, we meet and exceed the demands of the automotive industry.
The global automobile industry is experiencing a significant transformation due to various factors. Digitalisation, sustainability, climate change, rapid advancements in engineering, research, and manufacturing technologies, evolving consumer and corporate behaviours and expectations, shifting transportation patterns, health and pollution concerns, and the COVID-19 pandemic are all opportunities and challenges.
Many OEMs will depend on their established methods for reducing material weight. Lighter vehicles emit fewer pollutants, require less energy, and have longer ranges, helping OEMs address future challenges. However, lightweight materials with properties comparable to steel can be over four thousand times more expensive, rendering them impractical for mass production. This reality means that engineers and scientists must keep exploring ways to integrate lightweight materials into products and processes, such as manufacturing technologies and automobiles while balancing safety, cost, value, and usability.
Automotive Cylinder Block
The cylinder block is the main structure of the engine. It houses several moving parts that generate the power to move the vehicle. As engines become more complicated, new materials have been used to reduce weight and increase strength and wear resistance. Today´s most common materials for passenger car engines are aluminium alloys because of their reduced weight and excellent casting properties. The manufacturing process involves several machines and complex operations requiring tight tolerances.
Pathfinder provides three tools in one
Instead of using three tools to produce a chamfer, hole, and threads, operators can use our Pathfinder drill-chamfer-threadmills. This tool frees up tool station space and avoids alignment issues.
Panther multi-diameter drills create multiple bores in one pass
Panther application-specific drills cater to your needs. They’re ideal for pre-drilling bores before taps and reamers. For instance, they can prepare hydraulic ports with multiple diameters for threading while ensuring process security and repeatability.
Automotive Cylinder Head
The cylinder head channels air and fuel into the combustion chamber and acts as a cover for the cylinders positioned atop the cylinder block. It also houses various components, including valves, spark plugs, and fuel injectors. Cylinder head machining involves several complex processes and requires tight tolerances, particularly in the valve seat, guide, and deck face areas. Since the cylinder head is vital for engine functionality, maintaining high-quality standards is essential for optimal vehicle performance.
Pathfinder provides three tools in one
Instead of using three tools to produce a chamfer, hole, and threads, operators can use our Pathfinder drill-chamfer-threadmills. This tool frees up tool station space and avoids alignment issues.
Panther multi-diameter drills create multiple bores in one pass
Panther application-specific drills cater to your needs. They’re ideal for pre-drilling bores before taps and reamers. For instance, they can prepare hydraulic ports with multiple diameters for threading while ensuring process security and repeatability.
Cougar TF (three-flute) drills excel on difficult steels
Excellent for alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials, and other difficult steels, the Cougar’s three flutes penetrate hard, tough steels without pre-centering.
Automotive Housings
Various housings in the automotive industry protect and hold components together in sub-assemblies, such as the transmission and flywheel housing.
Pathfinder provides three tools in one
Instead of using three tools to produce a chamfer, hole, and threads, operators can use our pathfinder drill-chamfer-threadmills. This tool frees up tool station space and avoids alignment issues.
Automotive Steering Knuckles
The steering knuckle contains the wheel hub or spindle and attaches to the suspension components. The wheel and tyre assembly attach to the hub or spindle of the knuckle where the wheel rotates while being held in a stable plane of motion by the knuckle/suspension assembly. Machining steering knuckles requires excellent quality, surface finish, and tight tolerances.
Pathfinder provides three tools in one
Instead of using three tools to produce a chamfer, hole, and threads, operators can use our Pathfinder drill-chamfer-threadmills. This tool frees up tool station space and avoids alignment issues.
Panther multi-diameter drills create multiple bores in one pass
Panther application-specific drills cater to your needs. They’re ideal for pre-drilling bores before taps and reamers. For instance, they can prepare hydraulic ports with multiple diameters for threading while ensuring process security and repeatability.
Automotive Brake Caliper
The brake pads are installed in the brake caliper, and braking activates them. Strict manufacturing and quality standards are applied since they are critical for vehicle safety. Additionally, cost-efficient production is essential for these components.
Panther multi-diameter drills create multiple bores in one pass
Panther application-specific drills cater to your needs. They’re ideal for pre-drilling bores before taps and reamers. For instance, they can prepare hydraulic ports with multiple diameters for threading while ensuring process security and repeatability.
Leopard DHD offers high-performance deep-hole drilling
The Leopard epitomizes deep hole drilling with reliable efficiency up to 50×D. We manufacture each drill with optimised geometries, tolerances, and point angles for the best possible performance.
Cougar TF (three-flute) drills excel on difficult steels
Excellent for alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials, and other difficult steels, the Cougar’s three flutes penetrate hard, tough steels without pre-centering.
Tiger straight-flutes in ATC (through coolant) and AD (solid)
The Tiger drills resist abrasive wear from high speeds and temperatures, typical in aluminium alloys and cast iron machining. This extends tool life and improves productivity.
Our thread mills can create the most complex thread forms
Thread milling is a machining process for cutting a helical path on the surface of a workpiece to create threads. Unlike tapping or die-cutting, thread milling offers greater flexibility, precision, and a high-security process in high-value parts.
Pathfinder provides three tools in one
Instead of using three tools to produce a chamfer, hole, and threads, operators can use our Pathfinder drill-chamfer-threadmills. This tool frees up tool station space and avoids alignment issues.
Automotive Turbo Charger
A turbocharger is a turbine-driven, forced induction device that boosts an internal combustion engine’s efficiency and power output by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber. The complexity of these systems demands manufacturing precision to ensure maximum efficiency and engine downsizing. Machining of the abrasive material is often indicated by short and irregular tool life and difficulties meeting the tight tolerances.
Lion drills are available in GTC (through-coolant) or GD (solid)
Lion drills have specially designed flute geometry for cutting long-chipping steels, ensuring efficient chip removal, process security, and repeatability. The GTC through-coolant version enhances penetration and cutting performance.
Our thread mills can create the most complex thread forms
Thread milling is a machining process for cutting a helical path on the surface of a workpiece to create threads. Unlike tapping or die-cutting, thread milling offers greater flexibility, precision, and a high-security process in high-value parts.
Create the perfect tool for your job
Can’t find what you need in our standard Automotive range? Simply provide your tool specification here and we will provide you with a quotation*
*Minimum of three order quantity
What happens next?
Once you submit your tool specification, our team will review and supply a quotation via email for the quantity specified.
From approval of your order, dispatch is usually 2 to 3 weeks, with a priority service available at extra charge.
All bespoke tools are non-refundable.
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