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Drill tip depth refers to the vertical distance from the tip of a drill bit to the point where the full diameter of the drill begins. This measurement is crucial for determining how deep a hole needs to be drilled to achieve a specific depth at full diameter.
The calculator uses the drill tip depth formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates how much additional depth is needed beyond the desired hole depth to account for the tapered tip of the drill bit.
Details: Accurate drill tip depth calculation ensures that holes are drilled to the correct depth, which is critical in precision manufacturing, construction, and engineering applications where hole depth tolerances are strict.
Tips: Enter the drill bit diameter in millimeters and the point angle in degrees. Both values must be positive numbers, and the angle should be less than 180 degrees.
Q1: Why is drill tip depth important?
A: It ensures that holes are drilled to the correct depth, accounting for the tapered tip of the drill bit which doesn't produce a full-diameter hole at the very bottom.
Q2: What is a typical point angle for drill bits?
A: Common point angles are 118 degrees (general purpose), 135 degrees (hard materials), and 90 degrees (soft materials and plastics).
Q3: How does drill bit diameter affect tip depth?
A: Larger diameter bits with the same point angle will have a longer tip length, requiring more additional depth to achieve a full-diameter hole.
Q4: Can I use this calculator for any drill bit type?
A: This calculator works best for standard twist drill bits with a symmetrical point. Specialized drill bits (e.g., brad point, spade bits) may have different tip geometries.
Q5: How precise should my measurements be?
A: For most applications, measuring to 0.1mm precision is sufficient. For high-precision work, measure to 0.01mm or better.