| Base Material | Alloy & Condition | UNS S17400 / 17-4PH Stainless Steel, Solution Treated & Aged (Condition H900). |
| | Hardness | 40-45 HRC (Rockwell C Scale). Provides optimal balance of hardness and toughness. |
| | Key Properties | High wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength, maintains sharp edge. |
| Tool Design (Drills) | Tool Types | Solid Twist Drills, Step Drills, Core Drills (for enlarging holes), Cannulated Drills. |
| | Diameter Range | Standard: 1.0 mm to 20.0 mm. Micro-drills: Down to 0.5 mm available (subject to design). |
| | Flute Geometry | 2 or 3 flutes standard. Parabolic flutes for improved chip evacuation in deep holes. Custom helix angles. |
| | Point Angle | Customized: 90° (for precise bone starting), 118°-135° (for metal), Split Point (self-centering). |
| | Shank Configuration | Straight shank, Reduced shank, Hex shank (3/8", 1/4"), or custom surgical drive (e.g., AO/ASIF). |
| Tool Design (Hole Saws) | Construction | Type 1: Solid 17-4PH with integral ground teeth for maximum rigidity and precision. Type 2: Bi-Metal Body with replaceable HSS or Carbide teeth for cost-effective large diameters. |
| | Diameter Range | Solid: 3 mm to 25 mm. Bi-Metal: 14 mm to 50 mm. |
| | Tooth Design | Variable pitch, raker set, or specialized carbide grit for abrasive composites. |
| Manufacturing & Precision | Primary Process | CNC Precision Grinding from heat-treated blank. |
| | Dimensional Tolerance | Drill Diameter: h6 tolerance (e.g., ±0.008mm for a 3mm drill). Runout (TIR): < 0.015 mm for surgical drills. |
| | Surface Finish | Cutting edges have a fine ground finish. Bodies can be passivated or electropolished for corrosion resistance. |
| Performance & Quality | Sterilization | Fully compatible with autoclave (steam), chemical (EtO), and radiation (Gamma) sterilization cycles. |
| | Inspection | 100% dimensional check (optical comparator/CMM), visual inspection under magnification, hardness spot-check. |
| | Packaging | Individually protected in crush-proof plastic sleeves or vials, labeled for traceability. |
| | Standards | Can be manufactured to comply with ISO 9714-1 (Orthopaedic drilling instruments) and other relevant ASTM/ISO specs. |