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Do you find it difficult to drill through certain materials, and are your holes torn and ripped? Do you want to improve the quality of the holes you are drilling while being more productive?
July 22, 2019
With the right tool, drill bit and speed, virtually any material can be drilled. Whether you’re drilling through composite material or hardened steel for an oil and gas or metal-working application, the drill’s speed has the most impact on the quality and efficiency. Below are some top tips to help you drill more effectively and safely.
First, identify what material you are drilling.
You can see the effect drill speed has on an aluminum sheet in our short video here:
A question we often get asked is: “Is higher speed better?” Absolutely not. To drill effectively you need to select the right speed for the material you want to drill. If the speed is too low, you risk tearing and ripping the hole. However, if the speed is too high you will not get bite in the material. This is especially true for hardened steel.
The drill bit must be sharp and in good condition. This will also reduce the necessary pressure you have to put on the tool.
Using a low speed drill (<1000 rpm) without a side handle can result in arm-twisting injuries if the drill bit becomes stuck.
Here are 4 key steps to define the right speed for your drill:
Here are a few general pieces of advice to follow:
And don’t forget our safety recommendations when using a power drill:
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