The Beginning

Brendan Kennedy, through Tough Technology Products Limited, has been successfully supplying customers in some of the most demanding industries with specialist repair and maintenance products since 2003. Because many clients were involved with drilling hardened steel and stainless steel the need for a superior metal drill bit was an ongoing request. As a result In 2010 Brendan started testing and evaluating drill bits from all over the world. Then in 2014 a drill bit was eventually approved and ‘TTP HARD drills’ went on sale. It soon became evident that the problem in drilling hardened metal was a global one. Consequently in 2015 TTP HARD drills Limited, a company focused solely on supplying the best drill bits for metal was established. 

TTP HARD drills – the “best drill bits for metal”

The goal of TTP HARD drills limited is to supply the best drill bits for metal to our existing and new customers. Our company values drive all of our activities, they are

• Focus on our customers
• Strive for excellence in everything we do
• Innovate and continuously improve
• Grow our brand and our business

Product Range

Drill bits for metal:

We offer own brand TTP HARD cobalt drill bits designed for drilling stainless steel and other harder metals with ease.

Cobalt drill bits are available in either metric sizes from 1mm to 13mm or Imperial sizes from sizes 1/16” to 1/2”. Both ranges are sold in either individual sizes options or in cobalt drill bit sets.  

Cutting paste:

CUT-IT is a professional grade cutting compound which can be used for the cutting of any metal. Ideal as a drilling lubricant ‘CUT-IT’ has been developed for the efficient drilling of any metal. It lubricates and assists in controlling heat build up thereby prolonging the life of the cutting tool. 

Testing & Certification

We believe in transparency and so we commissioned two of the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification companies to test our cobalt drill bits for hardness and our cutting paste for ability to resist extreme pressure.

Cobalt drill bits

SGS conducted a Hardness check to BS EN ISO 6508-1:2016 using the Vickers testing method. 

We have the video and certificate results available for viewing.

Metal cutting paste

SFS Subsea Fluid Services were commissioned to carry out the Falex Load Test in accordance with ASTM D 3233-93. This is the standard test method for measurement of extreme pressure properties of fluid lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Method).

The test was run with a test load of 1,300lb for 30 minutes, the result was that even under such pressure CUT-IT paste was still lubricating well. 

We have the video and certificate results available for viewing.

Value

We sell online direct to our end user customers. Therefore we can offer better value. We offer trade discount to trade customers. 

Information 

Education is a passion of ours, for this reason we are committed to providing an online resource which will inform users of best practices when drilling metals. We will continue to grow our offerings in ‘how to’ guides which will give those at all skill levels the confidence to drill through various metals confidently and successfully. In addition every customer receives a free guide to drilling metal. If you do not find the information you need on this site please contact us and we will do our best to answer any questions you have.

Delivery and Distribution

Distribution is currently from our warehouses in Lancashire, England and Michigan, North America.

Because we understand that when customers order our drill bits they often need them urgently. All  online orders received before 2pm are processes and despatched same day. 

UK deliveries are sent from our Lancashire warehouse on a next working day, signed for, and tracked service with DPD. 

EuroAsia deliveries are sent on an express signed for and tracked service with Aramex International.

North America and Canada customers are serviced from our Michigan warehouse and receive goods on a  USPS prior signed for and tracked service.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We believe we offer the best drill bits for metal. So weather you buy a drill bit set for drilling stainless steel or a single drill bit for drilling through metal if you are not entirely happy with our cobalt drill bits we will offer a full refund.

Customers 

Our customers range from national fleet workshop engineers, commercial vehicle fitters, mechanics and locksmiths to DIY enthusiasts and weekend mechanics.

Development

In line with our core values of innovation and continual development we will continue to invest in product development and provision of information useful to people who are interested in drilling through metal. Latest News …