Description
Qualities and applications of various types of boring heads, such as rough boring heads, fine boring heads and others.
Alternative labels
brands of boring heads
brands of drill, gouging and probing heads
varieties of boring heads
varieties of drill, gouging and probing heads
boring heads format
categories of boring heads
categories of drill, gouging and probing heads
drill, gouging and probing heads format
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Types of boring heads is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Boring machine operator: Boring machine operators prepare, operate, and maintain single or multiple spindle machines using a boring bar with a hardened, rotary, multipointed cutting tool in order to enlarge an existing hole in a fabricated workpiece.
Stone driller: Stone drillers operate the drilling machine that bores holes into stone blocks. They manipulate granit, sandstone, marble and slate according to specifications.
Wood boring machine operator: Wood boring machine operators use milling machines or specialise boring jigs to cut holes in wood workpieces. Wood boring differs from routing mainly in that the main movement is into the workpiece as opposed to across its surface.
Optional knowledge
Types of boring heads is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Types of boring heads – ESCO