There are various types of drill bits designed for different materials and applications:
- Twist bits: For general-purpose drilling in wood, metal, and plastic.
- Masonry bits: Designed for drilling into brick, concrete, and stone.
- Wood bits: Include spade bits, auger bits, and Forstner bits for drilling clean holes in wood.
- Brad point bits: For precise drilling in wood with minimal splintering.
- Tile and glass bits: Made with a carbide tip for drilling through glass and ceramic tiles.
- Cobalt bits: High-speed steel bits with cobalt, ideal for drilling hard metals.
- Step bits: Cone-shaped bits for drilling multiple hole sizes in metal and plastic.