Manufactured to NAS 965, NAS 907, and DIN aerospace standards. Optimized for high-ambient-temperature dry & mist drilling in heat-resistant superalloys, carbon fibre composites, and aviation structural aluminum.
Heavy-duty indexable mono tip line toolholders designed for high-precision CNC airframe component machining. Extreme structural rigidity for deep-hole penetrations in titanium and alloy steel.
Parallel shank coated drill bit built for high tensile aircraft skin alloys and stainless steels. 135° split point eliminates walking and minimizes thrust work-hardening during manual field maintenance.
Ultra-fine grain tungsten carbide substrate engineered for micro-drilling airframe spars and avionics mounting plates. Superior thermal shock protection for desert-climate CNC manufacturing cells.
Standard aerospace jobber length configuration featuring reinforced web design. Delivers exceptional hole roundness and tight tolerance control in 7075-T6 aluminum and titanium stack-ups.
Extended depth ratio drilling bits from 3XD up to 50XD. Advanced multi-layer TiAlN coating formulated to withstand friction heat in automated high-speed aerostructure production lines.
Dual internal coolant channels force high-pressure fluid directly to the cutting edge, flushing chips rapidly in deep hole turbine component drilling and heavy structural steel maintenance.
Optimized 2-flute helical geometry tailored specifically for work-hardening stainless steels and nickel alloys. Prevents built-up edge (BUE) and extends tool life under continuous production.
Multi-flute chatterless countersinking bit integrated with tungsten carbide burr cutter. Delivers pristine 100° and 82° flush rivet seats without chatter marks on sensitive aluminum aircraft skins.
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia advances its ambitious Vision 2030 economic transformation, the national aerospace and defense industry is experiencing unprecedented structural growth. With major initiatives spearheaded by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), and Saudia Technic’s expansive MRO Village at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, the demand for certified, high-yield aerospace cutting tools has reached a critical juncture. Precision drilling in modern aircraft structures demands tooling that can withstand severe thermal stresses, micro-abrasive desert dust conditions, and the tough metallurgical profiles of work-hardening superalloys.
Information Gain Insight: Saudi Arabian MRO environments present unique operational challenges. Ambient hangar temperatures exceeding 45°C combined with fine particulate sand abrasion accelerate cutting-edge micro-chipping by up to 34% compared to temperate-zone operations. Utilizing M42 (8% Cobalt) and micro-grain tungsten carbide tools with specialized PVD coatings dramatically reduces thermal expansion degradation during critical airframe hole-making.
High-speed drilling into aircraft structural components requires a rigorous balance between red-hardness, transverse rupture strength (TRS), and wear resistance. When selecting tooling for Saudi Arabian aircraft maintenance facilities and CNC aerostructure plants, engineers must evaluate three core material categories:
Conventional 118° chisel-point drills are unsuitable for aerospace assembly because they exhibit a tendency to "walk" across the material surface prior to penetration. This creates out-of-round holes, burrs, and stress concentration points that compromise airframe structural integrity. Pan American Tool’s aerospace cobalt drills feature a precision-ground 135° Split Point (NAS 907 Type J geometry).
The 135° split point breaks the chisel edge into two secondary cutting lips, rendering the tool completely self-centering upon contact. This significantly reduces axial thrust force requirements by up to 40%, allowing technicians using portable pneumatic drills (such as the Nova® Pneumatic System) to execute clean, burr-free holes without center-punching or pilot drilling. Furthermore, for critical fastener installations such as Hi-Lok® and CherryMax® blind rivets, Double Margin Drills incorporate a secondary guiding margin on each land. This dual-point contact stabilizes the drill body against the hole wall, maintaining strict diametral tolerance and delivering surface finishes that frequently eliminate the need for a secondary reaming pass.
Threaded shank adapter drills manufactured precisely to NAS 965 specs. 1/4-28 threads guarantee seamless interchangeability with microstop cages and right-angle air motors across all GACA Part 145 repair stations.
Multi-layered TiAlN and AlCrN coatings provide a thermal barrier up to 900°C. Prevents work-hardening of titanium and Inconel® during hot-weather maintenance operations in Saudi Arabia’s desert environments.
Full lot traceability, material test reports (MTR), and Certificate of Conformance (CoC) supplied with every export shipment. Fully verified vendor for military depots and defense contractors.
Optimal speed (SFM) and feed rate selection is vital to prevent premature tool wear and thermal degradation of airframe alloys. The reference table below outlines standard operational parameters for cobalt and solid carbide drills across common aerospace materials:
| Workpiece Alloy | Recommended Drill Material | Point Geometry | Cutting Speed (SFM) | Feed Rate (IPR) | Coolant / Lubricant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium 2024-T3 / 7075-T6 | M35 / M42 Cobalt or Carbide | 135° Split Point / Double Margin | 250 – 400 SFM | 0.004 – 0.012 IPR | Mist / Dry with Air Blast |
| Titanium Ti-6Al-4V | M42 Cobalt (8% Co) / Solid Carbide | 135° Heavy-Duty Split Point | 40 – 70 SFM | 0.002 – 0.005 IPR | High-Pressure Flood Coolant |
| Inconel 718 / Rene 41 | Solid Carbide (TiAlN Coated) | 135° Split Point, Heavy Web | 25 – 45 SFM | 0.001 – 0.003 IPR | Through-Coolant (30+ Bar) |
| CFRP / Aluminium Stacks | Solid Carbide Brad Point / Dagger | Brad Point / 180° Flat Bottom | 300 – 500 SFM | 0.003 – 0.008 IPR | Vacuum Dust Extraction |
| Stainless Steel 15-5PH / 17-4PH | M42 Cobalt (NAS 907 Type J) | 135° Split Point | 60 – 90 SFM | 0.002 – 0.006 IPR | Active Sulfur Soluble Oil |
Saudi Arabia’s aerospace sector spans commercial aviation, military defense maintenance, business jet overhaul, and localized aerostructure manufacturing. Pan American Tool’s cobalt drills, NAS 965 adapter drills, and Nova® pneumatic tools are specifically deployed across key national hubs:
Operating out of the newly developed Saudia Technic MRO Village at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH), maintenance crews execute daily A-checks, C-checks, and heavy structural repairs on wide-body Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, and Airbus A330 fleets. Cobalt jobber drills and NAS 965 Type D threaded shank drills are extensively used in tight wing box clearances and landing gear bay riveted structures, where right-angle air drills are mandatory.
Under Saudi Vision 2030’s directive to localize 50% of military equipment spending, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and RSAF air bases require certified cutting tools for fighter jet airframe structural life extension programs. Heavy-duty M42 cobalt drills and microstop countersink cutters are critical for precision fastener removal and wing skin re-tabbing on F-15SA, Typhoon, and C-130 Hercules aircraft.
In King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and regional industrial parks, advanced manufacturing facilities are producing lightweight carbon fibre composite panels for modern unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and commercial aerostructures. Our carbide dagger drills and brad-point solid carbide cutters prevent matrix delamination and fiber pull-out during automated CNC trimming and drilling operations.
Since 1986, Pan American Tool Corporation has delivered high-precision aerospace cutting tools, Nova® pneumatic systems, and specialized fastener installation equipment to leading commercial airlines, MRO stations, and defense contractors across 65+ countries. CAGE Code: 0PFP1.