How Diamond Drilling Works

Diamond Drilling is a high precision form of core drilling, allowing for exact hole measurements and unparalleled depth control. The system utilises core bits fitted with a diamond-impregnated cutting face to create precise, measured holes. These holes can be drilled through a wide range of hard-wearing materials including reinforced concrete, brickwork, blockwork, masonry and rock.

Diamond Drills are lightweight and versatile. They can be operated in either a vertically or horizontally direction in a wide range of job specifications. A Diamond Drill can create clean, precise holes 8mm to more than 1500mm in diameter. Due to their non-percussive rotary action, structural integrity is maintained throughout when in operation. Furthermore, water controls ensure that the workspace remains free of dust.

We carry out diamond core drilling for penetrations up to one metre in diameter and to depths of up to four metres as standard.

For very large or irregular openings, we offer stitch drilling, whereby a series of overlapping holes to cut through concrete of any thickness. Using this method, we have successfully cut openings through and removed various structures, from door openings in heavily reinforced bank vaults