Flow Drilling Services
Kivox Laser Tech provides professional Flow Drilling services in Sheffield for industries in a multitude of sectors, such as automotive and much more. Flow Drilling and Tapping form a key part of our TLCC Smart Design Production process where customers benefit from a reduction of up to 50% in production time and costs. Our innovative approach not only guarantees accuracy and reliability of parts, but allows customers to reap the rewards of a more efficient production line.
What Is Flow Drilling?
Flow Drilling is a strong and cost-efficient alternative to traditional fastening methods, such as weld nuts or nut-serts. It involves a FlowDrill, which is slowly pressed into the material as it rotates at high speed. This creates friction and heat that causes the material to “flow” and create a strong and uniform fixing, increasing the surface area that can be tapped with no weak points.
How Flow Drilling Works
Flow Drilling provides an innovative, more reliable and cost-efficient connection alternative to traditional fastening methods such as weld nuts or nut-serts.
Existing material is used to create a strong and uniform fixing, increasing the surface area that can be tapped with no weak points.
Sizes range from M2 to M30 inc BSP sizes in material thicknesses from 0.5mm to 10mm with different material applications:
What Materials Can Be Flow Drilled?
Sizes range from M2 to M30 inc BSP sizes in material thicknesses from 0.5mm to 10mm with different material applications:
The following materials can all be used to FlowDrill:
- Mild Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Copper
- Brass
- Bronze
