Drilling

The Benefits of Diamond Drilling for Core Drilling Applications

Diamond Drilling is a form of core drilling which uses a rotary drill with a diamond drill bit attached in order to create precisely measured holes. As diamond is the hardest naturally occurring material in the world, it is ideal for creating openings in a range of materials including concrete, metal and glass.

A diamond drill is a precision instrument, creating clean, accurate holes with diameters of between 8mm to more than 1500mm. As it is a non-percussive technique, structural integrity is maintained around when drilling. Every diamond drill runs water through the driving shaft to ensure that the workspace remains free of dust. They can be operated in either a vertical or horizontal direction depending on the requirements.

When can it be used?

Although diamond drills are primarily used on concrete, it is a versatile tool that can be deployed on virtually any material including glass, metal, stone, asphalt and tile. Diamond Drilling is utilised in any situation where precise holes are required including creating large openings for ducts, smaller holes for pipes or wiring, creating holes for the placement or anchoring bolts, or even for concrete sample analysis. Holes can be created to an almost unlimited depth.

Equipment, tools, machines

Corecut uses a versatile range of equipment to perfectly meet the needs to each project including:

• Handheld rigs
• Mounted rigs
• Self-contained trailer rigs
• High-performance automated rigs

In addition, a range of power sources can be used including compressed air, hydraulic and electricity.

Advantages of Diamond Drilling

Diamond Drilling offers a number of significant advantages over conventional drilling. Cutting is more accurate than percussive techniques which means that there is less chance of damage which could affect structural integrity. The equipment is lightweight and highly portable and can be used in situations where space is at a premium. As the procedure is relatively quiet, it can be done in virtually any location without fear of creating excess noise. Very little dust is produced with Diamond Drilling so it creates little mess or disruption.