Diamond core drilling is a unique type of drilling that uses a rotary drilling non percussive method of drilling, the drilling systems usually include 110v powered motors, but can be 415v, hydraulic and or air driven systems.
Diamond drilling uses drill bits made of industrial diamonds. The bits are designed to penetrate the hardest surfaces, cutting through reinforced concrete, masonry, tile and stone, its non-percussive cutting processes maintains buildings structural integrity, at low sound frequency’s, Diamond drilling creates clean and accurate holes measuring between 10mm and 1500mm in diameter and can drill virtually any depth.
To understand how diamond drilling is carried out, it is important to look at the components of a diamond drilling system i.e. the mounted rig, the electric or hydraulic powered drill, and diamond bit. The rotary drill motor powers the diamond drilling system which is secured to the surface it is cutting by being mounted on a rig, then fitted with the appropriate size diamond drill.
A diamond bit is a cylindrical tool with an open centre section. The diamond drill bit comprises of a steel tube, with diamond segments welded to the cutting face which makes contact with the surface being drilled. During drilling, the diamond bit rotates. Water is used to both cool the face of the drill and flush away the material being cut. The pressure and rotary speed of the drill bit as well as the water circulation are adjusted depending on factors like; the drilling conditions and type of surface being drilled. To carry out diamond drilling effectively, a number of factors have to be considered. They include; the type of material and surface being drilled, size and diameter of the hole being drilled, structural resistance of the material being cut and the matching suitable diamond compounds to carry out the works efficiently.
Using only the best quality diamond bits for core drilling, the industrial diamonds in the bits allow for easy penetration of the hardest of surfaces including reinforced or pre-cast concrete, tile, stone, cinderblock and masonry. Diamond core drilling is used to create accurate holes, at any depth for a variety of industries and reasons including drilling to:
- Create an area to feed wires, pipes or hvac vents through a wall;
- Allow for anchor bolts
- Cut manholes
- Sample the material (rock)
Cutting services provided by Dissius include concrete of all types. Our experience and equipment will give you just the cut you require for the job at hand, whether that is a simple trench to lay cable or wiring flush to the surface, or cutting space for a window or door in a concrete wall.
Servicing the Niagara Region, with 8 years experience cutting and coring for contractors, industries, manufacturers, builders, municipalities and residential requirements, you will find our knowledge and expertise is what is needed to get the job done on-time and on-budget.
You can trust we will answer our phones, show up for appointments, send quotes and complete the project, big or small to meet your deadlines.