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Hole Forming: Cathtip Flex Drill

Flex-Drill by CATHTIP is the most flexible, cost-effective option for hole forming in catheter prototypes and early development applications. The drill can be mounted or handheld and operated with a foot pedal, making it quick and easy to test new hole diameters or patterns across a variety of tubing materials. The Flex-Drill uses the superior Flow Thru™ bit technology found in CATHTIP’s hole-forming machines, allowing easy core evacuation and a clean workstation.

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Product Details

Key Features

  • Mountable drill press with motion platform
  • Quick removal from stand with toggle clamp
  • Fine-tune depth stop
  • Reference ruler on the side
  • Quiet operation (enclosed vacuum generator)
  • Several mounting hole options for tooling
  • T-Slot mountable
  • Control via foot pedal or robot
  • Open-source tooling design platform
  • Over two dozen drill bit sizes from 0.015 to 0.197
  • Panel dial sets speed from 100-2000RPM
  • Collet-style drill head for punches & ejector pin (optional)

Specs

  • Motion: NEMA 17 Stepper motor
  • Power: 120V at 50/60Hz
  • Air: 100psi max. 5cfm
  • Dimensions: 8” x 11”x 11” [from tabletop]
  • Weight: 15lb

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