Advantages of Brad Point drill bits : The ideal tool for wood processing As mentioned above, the Brad point drill has a small, pointed tip at the end and a spear on the edge. This makes them ideal for processing wood because they can successfully bit...
What is an HSS Cobalt Drill Bit? Cobalt drill bits are a mixture of steel (or other alloys) and a small amount of cobalt, usually between 5-7%. Cobalt has a melting point of 1495°C and a boiling point of 2927°C, making it very suitable for use at hig...
A circular saw blade is a toothed disk that can cut a range of materials through a rotating motion. They can be installed on chainsaws that cut many materials, such as wood, masonry, plastic, or metal. Most circular saws come standard with a 7¼-inch ...
Drill Bit Materials: Certain tooling and machining operations require specialized drill bits that allow for effective drilling, without burning out too quickly. Below, you’ll find some common drill bit materials and their uses. Cobalt (HSCO): Despite...
Circular saw blades are discs with teeth that can cut a range of materials using a spinning motion. They can be fitted to power saws cutting many materials such as wood, masonry, plastic, or metal. Most circular saws come standard with a 7¼-inch-diam...
As the main thread tools, taps, and dies, they are all used to create threads. The tap can cut or form a concave portion of a mating pair (for example, a nut). On the other hand, the mold is used to cut or form the male part of a mating pair, such as...
There are many different kinds of cutting tools, and each is designed to excel at a specific type of task. Apart from determining which style is best suited for your work, you should be aware of the quality of the bit, which can affect not only the h...
Both high-cobalt drill bits and cobalt-containing drill bits are high-speed steel drill bits. In fact, the raw material for cobalt-containing drill bits is high-speed steel, but not all high-speed steel can be called cobalt-containing drill bits. The...