Consider the application and tool together
The electric-mobility documents address specific manufacturing tasks on housings, drivetrain components and CV joints. They combine carbide drills, PCD/PCBN tools and application-specific special tools. The cutting material is assigned to the particular material and operation.
This edited overview provides an introduction to the tool family. Complete original tables and illustrations remain accessible through the source links. You can move from the described operation directly to a technical discussion of your application.
Applications and tool assignment
| Application or feature | Tool and assignment |
|---|---|
| Aluminum alloys | Carbide drills and matched drilling geometries |
| Housing bores | Special boring tools |
| CV joints | PCBN endmills |
| Drivetrain components | Insert matched to material and cut |
| Tool data | Complete code, interface and cutting geometry |
Tool features and benefits
The illustrated drills and cutting tools target high machining performance, consistent accuracy and durable cutting edges. The source shows four- and six-flute PCBN endmills. This makes the designs comparable without deriving a general tool-life improvement for every application. Product names are retained so that existing tools can be discussed clearly.
From your application to a tooling solution
Please state alloy or steel grade, heat-treatment condition, bore/profile drawing and machine. For stepped tools, the required diameters and depths are important. The term electric vehicle identifies the industry, not the material suitability of every tool.
Start with the information already available. An existing tool, a photo or a drawing is often a useful starting point. Also discuss your goal: replacing an existing design, improving surface quality or reducing tool changes and machining time. Comparisons record quality, time and useful output together; missing information can be added during the technical discussion.
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Further original documents
- Tools for electric mobility – 5.Electric-Vehicle · Original PDF, 10 pages.
Overview edition: editorial preparation dated 13 October 2026. Both language versions use the same topic structure; this date does not indicate the publication year of the originals.