QLT Insights — Machine Taps

What is High-Speed Steel?

What is High-Speed Steel?

High-Speed Steel (abberviated to HSS) is a class of tool steels specifically engineered to, maintain their cutting-edge sharpness at elevated temperatures. Renowned for its exceptional hardness, heat resistance, and cutting capabilities, High-Speed Steel remains a cornerstone in both industrial and DIY settings.

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Thread Repair Kits: A Lifesaver For Damaged Threads

Thread Repair Kits: A Lifesaver For Damaged Threads

A practical and efficient solution to the problem of damaged threads. Threads are the intricate spiral grooves that allow fasteners like screws, bolts, and nuts to interlock and create a secure connection.

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DIN Standards Overview: Drilling Tools

DIN Standards Overview: Drilling Tools

This insight provided by QLT delves into the various DIN Standards for Drill Bits and other Drilling/Cutting Tools and explains in detail what they are and which one best suits a users specific application.

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Coated Drill Bits: Explained

Coated Drill Bits: Explained

This latest insight from QLT, investigating the various coating options available to the consumer for different types of drill bits and how they benefit a user over non-coated tool bits.

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What are the different types of drill shanks?

What are the different types of drill shanks?
Investigating and identifying: what are the different types of drill shanks, what are they used for and how they benefit the user when drilling in any material for DIY or Large Scale Construction Projects/Tasks.

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Thread Repair

Thread Repair
A step-by-step info guide on how to repair a damaged thread, an explanation on what is thread repairing and what causes the destruction of threads.

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How To Countersink A Screw

How To Countersink A Screw
A guide to countersink drilling in metal such as stainless steel utilising professional Thread Cutting Tap & Die Drill Tools. Two Methods: Machine Taps and Twist Drills as method 1 and Hand Taps and Twist Drills as method 2.

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