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SDS plus shank - This is another type of slotted drive system. It’s used for most masonry drill bits. A drill bit's suitability for drilling into certain materials usually depends on what the drill bit is made from and coated with. The drill bit guide below describes the main options: A HSS drill bit is made from high-speed steel, as described in the materials section above. It’s often used in multi-purpose drill bits as it can be used on wood, plastic and metal. HSS drill bits are also the best drill bits for soft metals. Solid carbide: a drill bit as described above, but it’s made entirely from carbide. It’s suitable for drilling into tough materials.
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White wall plugs can vary in diameter (6-10mm). So, to drill a hole for a white wall plug, you will need a drill bit that’s the same diameter as the plug you choose. Carbide-tipped: one of the hardest materials on the planet, this drill bit only uses carbide on the tip. It’s suitable for drilling masonry, tiles and concrete.
Grey wall plugs can vary in diameter (6-14mm). So, to drill a hole for a grey wall plug, you will need a drill bit that’s the same diameter as the plug you choose.TiAIM: a titanium aluminium nitrate coating that increases resistance to abrasion and heat on drill bits designed to cut metal. Tungsten carbide: made from a mix of tungsten metal and carbon. It's even more hard-wearing than the standard carbide above. It is suitable for drilling into extremely tough materials such as masonry.