Q: Can I use my impact wrench with VersaDrive Reamers
Yes, VersaDrive Reamers are specially hardened and designed with a unique geometry which allows them to be effectively used with Impact Drivers and Wrenches.
Q: What is the maximum size I can increase a hole with one Versadrive reamer
The maximum size hole enlargement we recommend for each diameter of reamer is 2-3mm. This is because the as the diameter of the reamer increases the cutting forces get greater and increase the tool wear and load on the tool itself which increases the risk of wear or even failure
Q: Can I Ream laser/flame cut holes using Impact
Reaming Flame Cut or Laser Cut holes or even punched holes with reamers using Impact wrenches may significantly reduce the tool life due to the surface hardening that takes place around the perimeter of the hole. Often these holes are roughly cut or may not be parallel which is also likely to cause breakage. If possible, we suggest reaming the hole using a slow speed Magnet Drill or other drilling machine, to remove the surface hardness and ensure an accurate hole.
Q: Can I use Versadrive Reamers for stainless and other hard materials.
Versadrive eamers are suitable for reaming stainless steel when used at lower RPM speeds in rotary drills. They can be used for drilling Stainless Steel with an Impact wrench, however reduced life expectancy would be expected. TurboTip Reamers are not intended for use on Hardox and other wear plate materials. For optimum tool life We recommend using reduced rotary RPM speeds, higher pressure and increased lubrication.
Q: Why has my reamer chipped on the flutes
This is classic sign of "chatter" caused by the reamer vibrating unevenly against the workpiece rather than smoothly cutting. To avoid this, gently increase pressure (without forcing or jamming the tool) to ensure the reamer is cutting equally at each point of the circumference,
Q: Which lubricant do you recommend for Reamers
Speedlube is generally the best all purpose lubricant, for fast, convenient and accurate aerosol application ensuring coverage inside the hole as well as on the tool. However our BioCut paste is very popular and efficient lubricant for dipping the tool directly into the tin. It’s also great for minimising run off or mess, on painted surfaces or other sensitive applications where run off is to be avoided. Aeropaste can be used if working in applications such as Overhead where a fluid lubricant will run off. Finally BioCut Blue cutting fluid works particularly well with harder materials or difficult applications and is ideal forfor direct application onto the tool and into the hole when working on flat surfaces
Q: Can I use my impact wrench to enlarge holes in Stainless Steel using the VersaDrive or ImpactaMag Reamers
Yes, although we recommend the use of a low speed, rotary drill or Magnet Drill for optimum life expectancy in stainless steel. Reamers can be used on impact for Stainless steel to speed the job up but reduced life expectancy would be expected
Q: Can I use HMT Reamers to ream through misaligned (half) holes
Yes, this is a typical application for VersaDrive or ImpactaMag reamers. The Tapered reamer will follow the path of the top hole to open up the overlapping hole, along the fixing to pass through both plates
Q: When will a reamer go blunt
Typically speaking if the tool has blunted sooner than you would have expected it to, the typical cause is using too high an RPM for the particular application causing the tool to wear and blunt prematurely. When used at recommended RPM and torque limits and all best practice is followed, you should expect excellent tool life.
Q: Are these reamers likely to break
Reamers will generally only break if too high feed pressure (force) has been used, causing the reamer to jam in the hole, and ultimately to break.
Q: Can VersaDrive/ImpactaMag Reamers be resharpened
They can be resharpened by dedicated resharpening companies using tool grinding machines. We do not offer this service directly but we can recommed resharpening companies
