The Common Types of Industrial Tools on the Market

When carrying out various industrial processes, cutting tools will likely be a type of equipment that is commonly required. Depending on the exact application, there are a number of industrial cutting tools that one may take advantage of, each varying in their particular capabilities and intended use. To ensure that you only procure the types of tools that are necessary for carrying out operations,

One common form of cutting tool that may be used within industrial settings is a drill bit, and this equipment option is relied on for the means of drilling holes into workpieces that are made of materials like metal or hardwood. Depending on the type of material one is using, the thickness of the workpiece, and other such factors, there are a variety of industrial drill bits that one may take advantage of. For most industrial applications, the common choices include aircraft extension, extra length, jobber, masonry, mechanic, S&D, stub, taper length, and taper shank bits.

While drill bits create basic holes, hand and machine taps are tools capable of creating threading in a workpiece that accommodates fasteners like screws and bolts. Machine and hand taps may either be used to create blind or through holes, and the difference between the main types is whether they are manually operated by hand or with the assistance of a machine. For their most common subtypes, one may take advantage of hand, pipe, pulley, spiral flute, and spiral point taps.

If established holes require enlargement by a small degree, then reamers may be an effective choice. These rotary tools offer a high degree of accuracy to ensure that any increase is controlled with ease, and they also have the ability to establish smooth sides in each hole for the benefit of the overall assembly process. These tools are most common in the metalworking industry as a result of their precision, and common options include adjustable blade, bridge, construction, chucking, hand, and taper pin reamers.

The final common industrial cutting tool type is the angular cutter, and these are more specialized tools that primarily find use in cutting through robust materials like steel. Angular cutters have some overlapping features with hole saws that are used for wood, angular cutters being designed to cut the outside edge of a hole for the means of establishing an accurate and burr-free cut that does not need any pre-drilling or step drilling. When compared to drill bits like the standard twist bit, annular cutters present a much higher ability to create larger holes while necessitating less force and time. Generally, this is a result of the fact that they utilize magnetic drill bits. To maintain the effectiveness of annular cutting tools, one may always resharpen bits after prolonged use so that they may continue to cut through materials with ease.

Aside from such examples, there are many other industrial tools that one may take advantage of. As such, it is important to consider all the factors and requirements of your application prior to making an investment. While many are well aware of the maintenance required for assemblies and devices, tools also need regular maintenance and replacement. If one were to use broken or ineffective tools, they could run the risk of causing damage to parts, loose assemblies, and other various things that may prove to be a detriment to overall performance and safety. If you find yourself in the need of various cutting tools to carry out your industrial operations, look no further than Industrials 360.

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1. david miller
2. Posted on November 21, 2022
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