What is BS 2556 - Hand and breast drill specifications about?
BS 2556 is a British standard that discusses hand and breast drills. BS 2556 outlines the dimensions, materials, assembly, and quality of hand drills and breast drills.
BS 2556 relates to hand drills with a capacity up to 8 mm and breast drills with a capacity up to 12.5 mm.
Who is BS 2556 - Hand and breast drill specifications for?
BS 2556 on hand drills and breast drill specifications is useful for:
- Hand breast drill manufacturers
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS 2556 - Hand and breast drill specifications?
A hand drill is a tool having a chuck at one end designed for rotating straight shank twist drills and similar tools. It is operated manually through simple gearing and the necessary pressure is applied through the pressure handle.
A breast drill is a tool intended for similar purposes as a hand drill but of larger capacity. The tool is operated manually and has two-speed ratios, while the necessary pressure is applied through a pressure pad.
BS 2556 guides you regarding the materials for hand and breast drills, hardness, gears, dimensions, accuracies, thread, assembly, finishing, frame strength, and performance of hand drills and breast drills. This assists in manufacturing highly durable, efficient and high-quality hand and breast drills.
With obedience and compliance to BS 2556, you can enhance the efficacy of hand and breast drills and manufacture a standardized product that has global acceptance in the market.