Bordo X-Bits drill faster and last longer than standard two edged rotary hammer bits.
Hard stone and high MPA concrete quickly cause standard masonry bits to dull and break, but not the X-Bit.
The single piece* 4 edge tungsten carbide head offers extreme toughness and wear resistance drilling with exceptionally low vibration.
The precision cutting facets create dimensionally accurate holes for improved anchor performance.
Patented chamfering on the tip ensures fracture resistance when drilling into concrete reinforcing.
Hole positioning is simplified with the self-centering drill tip reducing bit wander.
Four flute geometry ensures efficient dust removal while retaining a solid engineered heavy duty core the length of the drill to prevent bending and breakage.
Suitable for use in: Concrete, High MPA Concrete, Hard Aggregate, Masonry, Hard Stone and Brick.
* X-Bits with a diameter greater than 12mm utilise a conventional three piece tungsten carbide arrangement.
Tungsten Carbide 4 Cutter Glass and Tile Drill Set
Precision diamond ground, double chamfered spear point tungsten carbide for fast cutting and extreme tool life (when used at slow to medium speeds).
Fast starting with reduced bit wander.
Suitable for use in: glazed and un-glazed ceramic tiles, glazed porcelain tiles, through-body porcelain tiles, plate (float) glass and annealed glass.
Not suitable for use with toughened or laminated safety glass.
Use a slow speed with steady but gentle pressure.
Reduce the pressure at break through.
For increased bit life use a cutting fluid/lubricant such as water or turpentine to reduce heat.
When drilling multiple holes in ceramic tiles, or when drilling vitrified porcelain, we recommend using either Bordo ceramic tile drills, the Bordo mist drill product range or Brilliant Diamond core drills.
Tungsten Carbide (commonly referred to as Carbide) is a chemical compound containing equal parts of tungsten and carbon atoms.
Carbide is three times stiffer than steel and is much denser than either steel or titanium.
Carbide has a very high abrasion resistance and can also withstand higher temperatures than standard HSS.
Carbide tools are often used for machining hard materials such as ceramics and stainless steel, as well as in situations where other tools would wear away, such as high volume production runs.
Because carbide tools maintain a sharp cutting edge better than other tools, they generally produce a better finish on parts, and their temperature resistance allows faster machining.
Whilst tungsten carbide is extremely hard it is also brittle so it is important to avoid bit “chattering” as this is the most common cause of tool failure.