Boring

Description of the technology

Boring is a machining process that involves the subtractive manufacturing of internal surfaces in axisymmetric components or holes using cutting tools known as boring bars or boring tools. During boring, the primary (rotary) motion is performed by the workpiece (boring bar machining) or by the cutting tool (boring tool machining), and the feed motion is performed by the cutting tool.

Alternative technologies

  • reaming
  • broaching
  • grinding

Visualisation of action

Workpiece material types

  • all material groups
  • ferrous metals
  • non-ferrous metals
  • non-ferrous metals alloys
  • hard materials
  • hardened materials

Examples of products

  • crankshafts
  • camshafts
  • pipes
  • bolts
  • threaded shafts

Implementation of the technology

Required resources

  • lathe
  • milling or boring machine
  • cutting tools
  • tooling
  • machining fluids (optional)

Required competences

  • training in machining and programming of CNC machines

Environmental aspects

Water consumption

Energy consumption

Waste generated

Expert evaluation

Competitiveness

Usability

Environmental impact

Development centers

  • West Pomeranian University of Technology
  • University of Zielona Góra
  • Poznan University of Technology
  • Opole University of Technology
  • Gdańsk University of Technology

Legal conditions

Companies using the technology