Finally, reaming is a cutting process that involves the use of a rotary cutting tool to create smooth interior walls in an existing hole in a workpiece. ... The primary purpose of reaming is simply to create smooth walls in an existing hole. Manufacturing companies perform reaming using a milling machine or drill press.

What does it mean when a hole is reamed?

A reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides. ... The process of enlarging the hole is called reaming.

How does a reamed hole differ from a drilled hole?

Drilling is performed to originate a hole on a solid surface. Reaming is performed to finish internal surface of an existing hole. ... So reaming is performed only after drilling (or boring). Cutting tool used in drilling operation is called Drill.