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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
  • Ideal for use with diamond drill bits that require high speed to be effective

5,500rpm model
  • 6mm / 1/4” keyed drill chuck with chuck key
  • Suitable for drill sizes up to 6mm and 1/4" diameter
  • Ideal for use with carbide drill bits

3,600rpm model
  • 6mm / 1/4” keyed drill chuck with chuck key
  • Suitable for drill sizes up to 6mm and 1/4" diameter
  • Suitable for drilling counterbores and countersinks

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best drilling for composite materials

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" keyed drill chuck with chuck key
  • Suitable for drill up to 10mm/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

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Vacuum drill for composites

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 sande
r.

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
  • 6mm / 1/4” keyed drill chuck with chuck key high speed, low torque drilling ideal for use with diamond drill bits
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Belt & disc sander for composites

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

DMSC60, Producing Your Own Composite Parts
12-16 May 2025


DMSC61, Composite for Engineers & Designers Stage 1
9-13 June  2025


DMSC62, Composite for Engineers & Designers Stage 2
16-20 June  2025

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