Fine boring

Precision boring operation with an adjustable single-point tool, used for tolerances below IT6.

Fine boring (also known as finish boring or micro-boring) uses a tool with a single edge and a micrometric radial adjustment mechanism. Unlike reaming, it allows for adjusting the final diameter in tenths or hundredths of a millimeter during the tool's life.

When to prefer fine boring

  • Non-standard holes (custom Ø)
  • Tolerances tighter than H6
  • Cylindricity below 2 µm

When to prefer modular reaming

  • Ø within catalog standards
  • H7/H8 Tolerance
  • High production — reaming is faster and requires no presetting