Water slot cutters, lock box cutters and olive drills - what is that?

What are water slot cutters, lock box cutters and olive drills?

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A Water slot cutter Is usually a single-tooth end mill with a diameter of 5 mm.

This is used to mill drainage slots in window profiles.

A lock box cutterr Is a end mill with one or two blades. The diameter ranges from 8 mm to 16 mm. This cutter is used to mill an oblong hole or a rectangular pocket for a lock case in window profiles.

These processes are carried out on a CNC machining center or so-called water slot cutter, lock case cutter or copy cutter.

A olive drill Is a spiral drills, which is used to drill holes for a handle olive.

A handle olive is a component that is used on doors, windows or pieces of furniture to make operation easier. It is a type of handle that is attached to the outside of doors or windows and makes it easier to open and close. They can be equipped with various mechanisms, such as lock cylinders or latches, to provide additional security.

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