BF2045 50mm & 60mm Straight-Shank Carbide Drill for Aluminum

BF2045 Straight-Shank Carbide Drill for Aluminum

The BB Tool BF2045 straight-shank carbide drill is an uncoated solid carbide drill for aluminum, copper, plastics, and similar non-ferrous or non-metal materials. In a straight-shank drill, the cutting diameter and shank diameter are the same, also described as D1 = D2.

This product includes selected 50mm and 60mm overall length options. It is suitable for customers who need a compact carbide drill with better rigidity than long-length drill versions. Choose the required length and diameter from the available variants before ordering.

Key Features

• BF2045 aluminum series: uncoated carbide drill for aluminum and similar non-ferrous or non-metal materials.
• Straight-shank design: cutting diameter and shank diameter are the same, D1 = D2.
• 50mm and 60mm length options: compact choices for standard-depth drilling and better rigidity.
• Bright, uncoated cutting edge: suitable for aluminum drilling and clean chip evacuation.
• Solid carbide construction: suitable for rigid CNC machines, milling machines, and drill presses.

How to Choose

• Choose the required overall length: 50mm or 60mm, depending on your setup and reach requirement.
• Choose the drill diameter from the variant list according to the required hole size.
• For better rigidity, use the shortest drill that can safely reach the hole.
• If more reach is required, compare the BF2045 long drill products in 80mm, 100mm, 120mm, 150mm, or 200mm length.

Usage Notes

• Recommended for CNC machines, drill presses, milling machines, and other rigid drilling setups.
• Handheld electric drills are not recommended. Solid carbide drills are hard but brittle, and unstable hand feed, vibration, or runout can cause chipping or breakage.
• Use accurate clamping and keep tool runout as low as possible.
• For small diameters, reduce runout and avoid side load during entry.

FAQ

What does straight shank mean?
Straight shank means the cutting diameter and shank diameter are the same, also described as D1 = D2.

What materials is BF2045 mainly for?
BF2045 is BB Tool’s uncoated drill series for aluminum, copper, plastics, and similar non-ferrous or non-metal materials.

Should I choose this or a long BF2045 drill?
Choose this shorter 50mm or 60mm version when the reach is enough. Choose a longer BF2045 drill only when the workpiece, fixture, or hole depth requires extra reach.