What are SDS Plus drill bits?
What are SDS Plus drill bits?
SDS-plus is the most common by count of tools manufactured, with masonry drills from 4 mm diameter to 30 mm (and from 5/32″ to 1-1/4″) diameter ordinarily available. The shortest SDS-plus masonry drill bits are about 110 mm overall length, and the longest 1500 mm. The SDS bit was developed by Hilti and Bosch in 1975.
What are Hilti bits made of?
tungsten carbide
Its constructed with two-component tungsten carbide to absorb and withstand impacts with rebar when drilling into reinforced concrete, providing utmost strength and durability even as working temperatures escalate.
Are hammer drill bits universal?
The connection types are different and not interchangeable, so be sure to buy the bit to match your hammer. In general, you move from SDS-Plus to SDS-Max as the hole diameter you need to drill increases, though there is plenty of overlap in the middle diameters.
Where are Hilti drill bits made?
Hungary
Chisels, special and lengthy drill bits, rock drill bits, hollow bits, saw blades for wall saws and diamond coring bits are manufactured at the Hilti plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The company was founded in 1989 and production capacity has regularly expanded.
What kind of drill bit do I need to drill hole for concrete fasteners?
When drilling a hole for a concrete fastener, the quality of the hole is critical. For this reason, it is imperative to use a proper drill bit. A proper bit for drilling a hole for a concrete anchor is an ANSI tolerance, carbide-tipped drill bit. The type of carbide-tipped bit needed is dependent upon the type of hammer drill being used.
Which is the best anchor fastening software for Hilti?
PROFIS Anchor performs calculations for cast-in-place anchors and Hilti post- installed anchors in accordance with the Strength Design provisions of ACI 318 and the International Building Code. Ask your Hilti Field Engineer for details. PROFIS Anchor software Anchor Fastening Technical Guide
How big is a hole in concrete fasteners?
Below is a chart showing the different concrete anchors and their required hole diameters: Type of Fastener/Anchor Anchor Dia. Hole Size Anchor Dia. Hole Size 1/2″ 5/8″ 1/2″ 7/8″ 5/8″ 7/8″ 5/8″ 1″ 3/4″ 1″ 3/4″ 1-1/4″ Sleeve Anchor Anchor Size = Hole Size 1/4″ 1/2″
What’s the best way to drill a hole?
Start off drilling slowly, creating a shallow hole that will act as a guide when drilling the rest of the hole. Begin drilling at a high speed to drill the rest of the hole, ensuring that the drill is held level. When drilling deeper holes, you can periodically pull the bit out to remove some of the concrete dust that is created.