CWEA Maintenance Technologist Practice Test

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A rotary hammer drill is primarily used for drilling which type of material?

Wood
Plastic
Metal
Concrete

The correct answer is: Metal

The rotary hammer drill is specifically designed for drilling into tough materials, with concrete being the primary target. This tool employs a unique mechanism that combines rotary motion with a hammering action, enabling it to break up and drill through dense substrates like concrete and masonry effectively. While wood, plastic, and metal can be drilled with other tools such as standard drills or drill presses, they do not require the same level of force or impact that a rotary hammer drill offers. As a result, the rotary hammer drill excels in applications where high drilling power is necessary, making it the most suitable choice for tackling concrete and similar hard materials.