Carbide drill bits are super high performing drills and are effective in high production applications. Carbide has very high cutting speeds, extensive tool life and the ability to sustain in a wide spectrum of materials. Due to carbide being the hard metal the cutting edge of the drill bit retains its effectiveness more than that of cobalt and High-Speed Drill bits. Available in various sizes, carbide drill bits are usually attached to a tool that forces the drill bit to rotate clockwise and provide an adequate amount of torque to create a hole for the intended purpose.
The carbide drill bits are extremely hard and can provide appropriate drilling capabilities in most of the materials while holding a long sharp edge than other bit materials. Because of its long durable properties, carbide is used and is the most preferred material in the industries. The use of tungsten carbide in the drill bits provides a longer lasting and stable use in drilling within the number of industries. Being the toughest among all, carbide drill bits also have a downside. The hard formation of the drill also makes it the most brittle one, hence, it is recommended for the applications where rigid and precise drilling is required. The carbide drills increase the productivity by drilling for extensive periods without downtime. It is known to offer benchmark quality, precision ground drills and maintain precise diameters, thus leaving precision tolerances in drilled holes.
Carbide drill bits are made of either a solid tungsten carbide or have tips covered in tungsten carbide cement. These carbide bits are usually preferred by construction, mining, farming, automotive and machine shop industries due to their long life.
The major advantage of using carbide drill bits is that they provide a longer durability and working life due to their hardness factor. Hardened steel doesn’t last long in steady applications as tungsten carbide. Hence, by utilizing the carbide materials, industries can keep their tools working fine for a longer period of time, thus, preventing the downtime and increasing productivity overall.
