The effect of twist drill angle and spindle speed on surface roughness in S45C steel drilling process

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of twist drill angle variations and spindle rotational speed on the surface roughness of S45C steel in the drilling process. The method used in this research is the experimental method. The independent variables used in this study are variations in twist drill angle (118°, 122°, 125°) and spindle rotational speed variations (1036 rpm, 1340 rpm, 1630 rpm). The dependent variable used is the result of surface roughness in S45C steel. While the control variable used is a feed rate of 0.18 mm/round. The results showed the highest surface roughness was obtained at 125° twist drill angle variation and spindle rotational speed of 1630 rpm with a roughness value of 8.590 μm, while the lowest surface roughness value was obtained at 118° twist drill angle variation and spindle rotational speed of 1036 rpm with a roughness value of 2.898 μm. This research can be developed to find standards from other aspects that affect the results of the drilling process.