Why are Diamond Tips so Important?
Most concrete core drills use diamond-tipped bits to drill through concrete. These tips are embedded in the bit and they do the actual cutting. Concrete is a very hard material, so using a drill bit with diamond tips are essential if you want to get the job done quickly.
There are two main types of concrete core drills: wet and dry. Wet coring machines use water to cool the tips and to flush away concrete dust when using a water tank. This helps to extend the life of the drill bit and makes drilling faster. Dry core drills don't use water, so they create more dust. However, they can be used in situations where using water is not possible or practical.
These tools are used in a variety of drilling applications, such as making holes for plumbing and electrical lines in foundations, inserting anchors to secure objects to concrete or for analysis of structures like rock or strata.
There are different types of options available such as vacuum attachments that can secure a machine on a wall or floor without having to drill holes to secure it. Handheld core drills are portable and can be used without a drilling rig, some may require a rig after reaching certain diameters.
What Types of Drills are there?
✅ Pneumatic
✅ Dry
✅ Gas
✅ Hydraulic
✅ Portable/handheld
✅ Wet
Advantages:
- Highly accurate drill holes in comparison to drill holes created by other methods.
- Coring drills are faster since you are cutting out just the periphery of the hole and due to the lesser load these have longer service life.
- Drill stands are ideal for drilling into concrete, bricks and building material.
- Core drills can be used for wet and dry drilling.
Tips For Best Results For Coring Concrete:
- Allow for the core bits to rest while coring to improve speeds and reduce burning. Water tanks help greatly when coring to ensure that your bits stay cool and at optimal temperature
- If water is not available at the job site use dry coring bits
- When working on an angled surface use a vacuum stand for better precision and improved control.
- Barrel Bits can act as extenders to help you penetrate deeper into the surface if necessary
- Diamond drill bits are ideal for most coring applications. Ensure compatibility between the bit and the surface you are coring.
- Handheld coring machines are great for horizontal and vertical drilling and for tight spaces.
