
When using a gundrill on a lathe machine, a Drill Penetration Instructions short solid carbide centering drill should be
used prior to the gundrill. Once the gundrill 1 Rotate the drill counterclockwise prior
enters the pre-drilled hole, it is self-guided. to and during hole penetration 1 Drilling a pre-hole (drill diameter +0.02 mm)
2 Stop the drill rotation and start the coolant Never try to penetrate the workpiece by using a gundrill
3 Rotate the drill clockwise prior to drilling operation
2 Gundrill penetration through the pre-hole
A shallow pre-hole can’t lead the unbalanced gundrill Rotating Rotating tool
Rotating tool workpiece & workpiece
2 x D min
Worst Medium Best
The maximum misalignment between the drill bushing and the workpiece center line should not exceed 0.02 mm (.0008”). Rotating Workpiece
Bushing Stationary Drill
Max. 0.02 mm .0008"