Diamond Core Drill Bits | Reinforced concrete, industrial drilling | - Diamond-impregnated segment (ISO 1832) - 18mm/25mm diameters (ISO 286-2 tolerance) - 450mm total length (ANSI B4.1) - Cobalt-reinforced substrate ▲ - Polished finish (Ra ≤ 0.8 µm) | ▲ Advanced: 150 grit diamond concentration (ASTM E122) for faster cutting - Resists wear from rebar (EN 13710) - Precision tolerances for alignment | High cost ▲ Requires specialized machinery (rotary hammers) |
Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits | Metal, wood, light masonry | - Tungsten carbide tip (ISO 3655) - 10mm-20mm diameters (ASME B94.12) - Plain finish (uncoated) | Cost-effective for softer materials - Durable for repetitive drilling (ISO 3655) | ▲ Industry Standard: 10 grit carbide wears quickly in reinforced concrete - Cannot penetrate rebar |
Masonry Bits | Brick, block, non-reinforced concrete | - Twisted flute design (ISO 1441) - 6mm-30mm diameters (ISO 14732) - Cobalt steel shaft (ASTM A228) | ▲ Base: 8mm carbide tip for soft masonry (ASTM C120) | Ineffective for reinforced concrete - Flutes clog easily in dense materials |
High-Speed Steel (HSS) Bits | Metals, plastics, thin concrete | - M42 HSS alloy (ASTM A681) - 2mm-12mm diameters (ISO 1940) | Affordable for general-purpose use - Flexible for curved surfaces | ▲ Industry Standard: 0.05mm wear per use in concrete (ISO 3686) - Not regrindable |
Hammer Drill Bits | Lightweight concrete, tile | - Chisel-shaped tip (ISO 1441) - 4mm-13mm diameters (ISO 14732) - Chrome vanadium steel (ASTM A227) | ▲ Advanced: 15° angle for reduced torque (EN 1398) - Works with standard drills | ▲ Base: 3mm maximum rebar penetration (ASTM C1055) - Short lifespan in dense concrete |
Glass Drill Bits | Glass, ceramics | - Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip (ISO 18220) - 1mm-10mm diameters (ISO 2965) - Ground edge tolerance (ISO 1940) | ▲ Industry Standard: 0.01mm surface finish on glass (ASTM C648) - No chipping risk | Not usable for concrete - Fragile tip requires careful handling |