Drilling through metal can be intimidating, but you can get the job done properly with this important tool. We spoke to an expert to learn how it works.

Almost any general-purpose twist bit will do a decent job of drilling holes in metal. In fact, most drill bits labeled specifically for metal are manufactured to drill through various materials ...

U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are poised to escalate costs for the oilfield service companies behind North ...

There are three tool options to consider when drilling large-diameter holes in thick steel: twist drill bits, hole saws and annular cutters. 1. Twist drill bits. Especially in steel thicker than ...

The latest targets of Trump’s tariff offensive were steel and aluminum—both critical metals for the oil and gas industry.

The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and ...

It turns out that a hot solution of alum (ammonium aluminum sulfate), which is available in the spice rack of your local supermarket, will dissolve the steel drill bit without reacting with the brass.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miata Metals Corp. (CSE: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) ("Miata" or the ...

Hougen Manufacturing has introduced the HMD2X2 low-profile magnetic drill for use in confined spaces or general metal ...

Laser Photonics (LASE) stock rises 3.7% in premarket trading after announcing the expansion of its laser drilling technology ...

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) (“LPC”), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing ...