VT machining specialises in CNC Drilling SKD61 Tool Steel. Because SKD61 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, and its machinability is machined in the annealed state, then hardened; carbide tooling preferred, we plan each job around the grade to protect accuracy and surface quality.
CNC Drilling Capability for SKD61 Tool Steel
- Air/oil/water-hardening grades
- High wear resistance
- Hardenable to 58–64 HRC
- Tolerance to ±0.005 mm
Machining SKD61 Tool Steel with CNC Drilling
When machining SKD61 Tool Steel, machinability is machined in the annealed state, then hardened; carbide tooling preferred. Our process plan reflects this so the finished part holds its tolerances without distortion or poor finish.
Documented parameters for SKD61 Tool Steel mean predictable cycle times and stable, repeatable results.
CNC Drilling Tolerances & Surface Finish
For CNC Drilling, dimensional and positional tolerances around ±0.01 mm are routine, tightening toward ±0.005 mm on precision setups. Surface finish on machined faces typically falls in the Ra 0.4–1.6 µm range depending on tooling and pass strategy.
Exact achievable figures depend on the alloy, the feature size and the part geometry. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we will advise feasibility up front.
Why SKD61 Tool Steel?
Customers select SKD61 Tool Steel for CNC Drilling because it is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling. We handle grade verification and any required heat treatment or finishing.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
Most SKD61 Tool Steel parts need some finishing, which we manage in-house or through vetted partners. Options include deburring and edge-breaking, heat treatment, surface grinding, polishing, and plating or anodising for corrosion resistance and appearance. Give us the finished-part requirement and we will sequence every operation correctly.
CNC Drilling Quality & Inspection
Quality is built in, not inspected on. We monitor key features during the run and confirm them at final inspection, with CMM verification available for tight tolerances. We provide the inspection and traceability records your quality system requires.
Design Tips for CNC Drilling SKD61 Tool Steel
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Generous internal radii, sensible pocket depth-to-width ratios and avoiding very thin unsupported walls all reduce cost and improve accuracy in SKD61 Tool Steel. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Applications of CNC Drilling SKD61 Tool Steel
SKD61 Tool Steel parts made this way are found throughout aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics and industrial equipment. Prototype, bridge and production volumes are all welcome.
How to Order CNC Drilling SKD61 Tool Steel
Starting your project takes one email. Send your CAD or 2D drawing, the SKD61 Tool Steel grade and condition, the quantity and any finish or inspection requirements. We respond quickly with price, lead time and any DFM notes, in clear English.
SKD61 Tool Steel in Other Processes
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does CNC Drilling SKD61 Tool Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most SKD61 Tool Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
Can VT machining make custom SKD61 Tool Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. SKD61 Tool Steel SKD61 Tool Steel machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Drilling on SKD61 Tool Steel?
Machined SKD61 Tool Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
Why is SKD61 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC Drilling?
SKD61 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, which makes it well suited to CNC Drilling. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished SKD61 Tool Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.