Solid Carbide Drill Bits
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Carbide drill bits are made from tungsten carbide, a compound of carbon and tungsten. This material provides faster cutting speed, more durability, and longevity. As a result, it’s a popular choice for tough jobs.
Another type of carbide drill bit is known as cemented carbide. These drill bits are made from grains of tungsten carbide, other material particles, and metal cobalt. If additives are not used, the carbide tool will chemically react with ferrous materials and create a crater in the tool.
What are Solid Carbide Drills Bits?
Carbide drill bits are available in many shapes and sizes and have a variety of applications in the manufacturing industry. They are used to create holes in conjunction with a drill.
Solid carbide drill bits are often made from tough tungsten, which makes them perfect for drilling. This premium material comes at a cost but is extremely durable and keeps its sharp edge for longer than most other drill bits.
As carbide drill bits are not cheap to produce, they are frequently recycled to cut costs. Carbide recyclers use scrap carbide to create new carbide drill bits.
Carbide drill bits are used to drill into the hardest materials, including masonry, but because of brittleness, they are only used in automated production.
The Benefits to Carbide Drill Bits
As previously mentioned, carbide can be recycled which saves money and makes it more environmentally friendly.
Solid carbide drill bits for hardened steel aren’t always made entirely of tungsten carbide. Some drill bits are coated with tungsten carbide rather than being formed entirely from the material. These are particularly useful in mining, construction, and farming due to their longevity.
However, any drill bit is going to gradually wear and carbide drill bits are no different. Machine shops are used to sharpen these and extend their life. Due to their hardness, solid tungsten carbide drill bits last a lot longer than most other drill bits. Hardened steel drill bits are not quite as long-lasting as carbide drill bits that can save money and time in the long-run.
Solid Carbide Drill Bits Overview
Carbide drill bits can withstand high temperatures, more than cobalt or HSS. They are best used in industrial manufacturing and are generally not needed for DIY projects.
Carbide drill bits are expensive by comparison but will be more effective on certain materials and will withstand more use without wearing. They also create sharper and finer edges than many other drill bits. Carbide tipped drill bits are a cheaper alternative that will do a good job for most projects and will get the job done to a high standard in most cases.
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