Ribitech SDS+ 4321 Drill Bit for Concrete 600 mm Ø 32 mm

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A drill bit is a cutting tool that’s fitted into a power drill and used to cut holes in materials. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but they all have similar parts as follows:

READ NEXT: The best cordless drills to buy The best masonry drill bits you can buy in 2023 1. DeWalt DT6952-QZ masonry drill bit set: Best tungsten masonry drill bit set Flutes: a spiral channel that runs from the cutting lip to the shank. It helps to remove the material as it’s cut from the hole. SDS plus shank - This is another type of slotted drive system. It’s used for most masonry drill bits.By matching the correct Masonry drill bit to the intended application, you will ensure you’ve got the best Masonry drill bit for the job, and also maximise the life of the drill bit. See our Masonry drill bit selection chart below: Slide to view full table. Carbide-tipped: one of the hardest materials on the planet, this drill bit only uses carbide on the tip. It’s suitable for drilling masonry, tiles and concrete. In addition to drill bits being available in different types, they’re also available in various sizes to allow you to drill a hole that suits your needs. The list below gives answers to the most commonly asked questions around drill bit sizes: Tungsten carbide: made from a mix of tungsten metal and carbon. It's even more hard-wearing than the standard carbide above. It is suitable for drilling into extremely tough materials such as masonry.

The drill bit size you need for a wall plug will depend on which wall plug you use. Generally, you’ll need a drill bit that’s the same diameter (in millimetres) as the wall plug, but for accuracy, you can drill a pilot hole using a slightly smaller size drill bit first. High-speed steel: made from carbon steel with chromium and vanadium additives. It’s suitable for drilling wood, plastic and soft metals. A HSS drill bit is made from high-speed steel, as described in the materials section above. It’s often used in multi-purpose drill bits as it can be used on wood, plastic and metal. HSS drill bits are also the best drill bits for soft metals.Cobalt: an incredibly strong alloy metal used to drill through tough materials. It can withstand heat and resistance and is the best drill bit for stainless steel.