

Since these are general purpose bits, they are a good choice if you don’t have a specific project in mind.

In general, twist drill bits do not need pilot holes because they are self-centering. However, they are not suitable for masonry. Twist drill bit: this is the most common type of drill bit, it is used to make holes in wood, metal, plastic and many other materials.There are several drill geometries available: PCD coating: for aluminum, non-ferrous and precious metals (silver and gold), carbide (before sintering), plastics and rubber, titanium alloys.It has a better resistance to high temperatures than diamond coatings. CBN coating: for treated steel products above 45-50 HRC, gray iron, hardened chrome alloyed cast iron, cobalt, nickel and iron based anti-wear alloys.It has a higher hardness than CBN layers for example. Diamond coating: for abrasive materials such as graphite.These are suitable for refractory materials but cannot be sharpened. Ceramic drill bits: for high temperatures and even higher cutting and feed speeds without chip formation on the tool.Carbide drill bits: have a cutting speed four times higher than HSS drill bits, but they are fragile.HSS (high speed steel) drill bits: higher speed machining, versatile and less expensive than carbide tools.Hard metal drill bits: for general use.Rolled steel (occasional use) or hardened steel (regular use)įerrous and non-ferrous metals, Stainless steel etc.ĭrill bits and cutting inserts come in a variety of materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Ĭoncrete, Reinforced concrete, Concrete blocks, Stone They are characteristically used with a low drilling speed. For tile and glass: these drills bits look like small spears.Drill bits for masonry: these steel drill bits have a brazed tungsten carbide tip.When it comes to drill bits for metal, inserts are only used for machine tools. For metal: these drill bits are used to drill any kind of metal.For wood: these types of drill bits can be used on any wood, whether it is softwood, hardwood, veneer or plywood.The drill bits listed below are the most commonly used.
