Drills for Composite Materials

The main issue with drilling holes in composite materials is de-lamination of the materials local to the hole when poor breakthrough of the laminate occurs.

The best drills for composite materials are either solid carbide or diamond grit depending on the materials in the laminate.  Although more expensive, solid carbide can be sharpened and diamond can be re-coated, the effectiveness of these drill bits is best when matched to high speed drills.  High speed drills allow the drill bit to do the work and reduce the amount of pressure exerted on the material reducing the risk of poor breakthrough and de-lamination.

The extracted drill tools are very effective at dust capture at source to make for a clean working environment.

If you would like to know how to use these tools most effectively, our course DMSC57 covers all you need to know

DMP0137
High Speed Pistol Vacuum Drill

Suited to manual drilling of holes, countersinks and counterbores, these high speed drills minimise de-lamination and often do not require the use of a backing structure or back drilling.

Ideal for dust free drilling of vertical, sloped and horizontal surfaces and  is suitable for production and on-site drilling activities.

Using carbide or diamond drill bits with the vacuum shroud provides dust free drilling operations with dust capture at source when combined with our portable dust extractors.

  • 298W / 0.4hp air motor
  • Variable speed up to maximum rpm
  • Pistol trigger provides 'soft start' of the tool
  • Supported vacuum swivel joint providing freedom of movement
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Collapsible vacuum shroud

20,000rpm model
  • 6mm / 1/4” keyed drill chuck with chuck key
  • Suitable for drill sizes up to 6mm and 1/4" diameter

5,500rpm model
  • 10mm / 3/8" keyless drill chuck
  • Suitable for drill sizes 6-10mm and 1/4"-3/8" diameter

3,600rpm model
  • 10mm / 3/8" keyless drill chuck
  • Suitable for drilling counterbores and countersinks

List Price £675.00 (Discounted Payment on Order/Website Price £640.00)
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

DMP0138
High Torque Pistol Vacuum Drill

Suited to manual drilling of holes, countersinks and counterbores, these high torque drills are suited to thicker laminates, larger drill diameters and small hole saws.

Ideal for dust free drilling of vertical, sloped and horizontal surfaces and  is suitable for production and on-site drilling activities.

Using carbide or diamond drill bits and hole saws with the vacuum shroud provides dust free drilling operations with dust capture at source when combined with our portable dust extractors.

  • 522W / 0.7hp air motor
  • Variable speed up to maximum rpm
  • Pistol trigger provides 'soft start' of the tool
  • Supported vacuum swivel joint providing freedom of movement
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Collapsible vacuum shroud

3,400rpm model
  • 10mm / 3/8" keyless drill chuck
  • Suitable for drill sizes 6-10mm and 1/4"-3/8" diameter
  • Suitable for drilling counterbores and countersinks

950rpm model
  • 12mm / 1/2" keyed drill chuck with chuck key
  • Suitable for large diameter counterbores and countersinks
  • Suitable for hole saws up to 44mm / 1-3/4" in diameter

List Price £825.00 (Discounted Payment on Order/Website Price £775.00)
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

DMP0140
Belt & Disc Sander/Die Grinder/Drill Kit

Belt Sander
A versatile belt sander that has variable speed and can be used for quick and aggresive material removal through to fine finishing of edge of parts for laminate and sandwich panels.

The silica carbide abrasive belts allow agressive material removal from edges.  The surface conditioning belts allow for blending and edge finishing depending on the grade used.

Die Grinder
The belt drive can be removed and fitted with the die grinding head included in the kit to turn the tool into a right angled die grinder that can be used with diamond burrs for material removal.

Disc Sander
When fitted with the 50mm/2" roloc holder also provided in the kit, it becomes a versatile disc sander.

High Speed Drill
The belt drive can be removed and fitted with the drill chuck included in the kit to turn the tool into a high speed, low torque drill that is suited to drilling holes up to 6mm / 1/4" in diameter with no de-lamination.

  • Flexible tool suited for coarse to fine material removal from edges and surfaces and drilling of small holes
  • Variable speed up to 25,000 rpm
  • 450mm / 18” belt sander with set of 3 contact arms suitable for use with 6, 12 & 19mm (1/4”, 1/2” & 3/4”) wide belts
  • Easy to control right angle drive
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Selection of abrasive belts and surface conditioning belts suitable for use with composites
  • Die grinding head with ¼” and 6mm collets
  • 50mm / 2" Roloc disc holder
  • Selection of abrasive discs and surface conditioning discs suitable for use with composites
  • 10mm keyless chuck for high speed, low torque drilling
List Price £710.00 (Discounted Payment on Order/Website Price £680.00)
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.
If you would like to know how to use these tools most effectively, our course DMSC57 covers all you need to know