Power Drills

Power Drills 

Power Drills are commonly used in metalworking, woodworking, construction, and other industries. Power Drills work by rotating a drill bit at a very high speed while applying pressure to the workpiece to create a hole. The type of drill bit used, speed, and feed rate will depend on the workpiece material and the application. 

Power Drills are versatile and can be used to create a variety of different types of holes and geometries depending on the type of drill bit used and the application. Most common geometries with power drills include flat-bottomed holes, chamfered edges, and rounded corners. Some of the most common types of holes that power drills can create include:

• Drilling/Through holes: drills are commonly used for creating these holes that pass through the entire workpiece from one side to the other. 
• Blind Holes: are holes that do not entirely pass through the workpiece, but only go partway into it. 
• Countersink holes: conical holes that are used to accommodate countersunk screws or bolts.
• Counterbore Holes:  these are cylindrical holes that are used to accommodate bolts, pins, or other cylindrical components. 
• Tapered holes: are ones that have a gradually changing diameter along their length, usually wider at one end and narrower at the other. 
• Reamed holes: these are holes that have been finished with a reamer, a cutting that creates a precise smooth surface. 
• Stepped holes: these are holes that have two or more different diameters along their length, separated by steps or ledges.

Engweld stocks a wide range of different types of Power Drills and accessories, including cordless drills, impact drills, and SDS hammer drills, as well as chucks and angle drivers. Engweld also stocks a range of drill bits including drill sets, twist drills, center drills, and step drill sets, as well as drill bit holders. 

Corded vs Cordless Power Drills

Power drills are available in corded and cordless versions. The choice between the two will depend on your specific needs, application, and preferences. 

Corded drills are powered by electricity and they provide a consistent power supply. They may be more powerful and you don’t have to worry about running out of battery but at the expense of being tied to an electric cord at all times. The continuous power supply means higher power and torque making it suitable for longer projects and for heavy-duty tasks. Corded power drills are rated in watts and may range from 450 watts to 1500 watts. The power rating indicates the amount of electrical power the drill will consume from the power source, so the higher the watts the more powerful it will be. 

Cordless drills are powered by rechargeable batteries, making them portable and allowing you to use them anywhere at any time, especially in remote areas without access to electricity. However, the battery life determines the overall runtime, and you may need to recharge or replace batteries during longer projects. Cordless power drills are rated in volts which indicates the electrical potential difference provided by the battery. Their battery voltage rating typically ranges from 12v to 20v. Higher voltage ratings often imply greater power output. 

It is important to remember that the power rating alone does not determine a power drill’s performance. Other factors such as the efficiency of the motor, gearing system, and overall design also influence the drill’s power and torque output. 

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