Drilling Into Steel Beam

Self drillers sometimes called drill and tap screws or tek screws give you the luxury of fastening with out drilling and tapping.

Drilling into steel beam.

If the piece of metal you intend to drill is thin and lightweight you may want to clamp it securely to the. The do s don ts and never s of drilling beams. A scrap piece of wood to place under the piece of metal being. Our self drillers for thick steel take it up a notch.

Core drill or hole saw since relatively large holes often have to be drilled in steel beams for screw connections. For holes with a. Or thicker use cutting fluid or a multipurpose oil like 3 in one. Twist drill if you have neither a core drill nor a hole saw at hand you can also use a twist drill.

For very large holes gradually work up towards the diameter you want. For easier to drill metals like aluminum brass or cast iron lubrication isn t usually necessary. Lubricating the bit reduces friction and heat buildup which makes drilling easier and your bits last longer. Drilling any hole in an engineered beam can lead to a considerable cost to replace or repair which may all be billed back to our company.

Some drills may have a level built into their body but if not use a level to make sure you re. With the ability to drill into steel up to 1 2 in under 40 seconds you will find many uses in install and service work. Self drilling screws for thick steel. For drilling holes in steel that s 1 8 in.

When you start to. Drilling into concrete or steel lintels and also fixing into concrete and steel lintels has presented problems for years to diy enthusiasts and professional alike. Incorrect drilling of beams is a significant issue on any job site. Gather a power drill that has adjustable speeds.

For concrete lintels the answer is to start your fixing holes with the smallest masonry drill bit you can get normally 3mm and work up to the size you require. Modern building methods use increasingly complex engineered materials and designs.