Chris Jahntz vice president of sales, New England Carbide, Tuscaloosa, AL S ome drilling and coring applications are continually changing. Many changes in the construction industry are related to training and education. Contractors don't always know all of the products available that solve problems, such as rebar cutters. As contractors learn of these products, they incorporate them into their drilling techniques. Product knowledge is as important as ever with so many products available.
Most manufacturers produce quality bits.
All use comparable steel and, in most cases, buy from the same carbide suppliers. The differences lie in the manufacturing process itself. Two important factors to consider when designing a bit are speed vs. longevity. At Relton, we have found a balance in our product, offering the consumer a bit that is among the fastest in its penetration rate as well as the longest lasting. Distributors are doing a better job of promoting drill and core bits than ever before.