A Complete Guide to Self-Drilling Screws and Their Uses
Self-drilling screws are made of hardened steel metal that has been treated to increase its hardness. An interesting fact is that all self-drilling screws have self-tapping properties due to the nature of how they work. This article is a complete guide to self-drilling screws and their uses.

Self-Drilling Screws vs. Self-Tapping Screws
Which one is better for a fastener depends on the suitability and use of the fastener. Nothing is better than a self-drilling screw when it comes to saving time as it eliminates the steps of drilling and tapping before installation. However, both have their uses, it depends on which one you want to use.

The drill tip is connected to the slot of the self-drilling screw. Usually, it is made of carbon steel, which is less stable at high temperatures.

High Temperature Stability of Self-Drilling Screws
When a self-drilling screw drills into a wall or any material and penetrates and embeds itself into it, the drill tip generates heat and friction. This can be controlled by the amount of force applied while drilling and the RPM of the drill motor.

Drilling Temperature of Self-Drilling Screws
Many factors affect the drilling temperature, which can be controlled during the application process. You can control the RPM by managing certain motor settings. First, you need to check the correct settings of the motor for the type of material you are drilling and the tip of the self-drilling screw.