Self-drilling screw
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005144
A type of screw designed with a drill-like point that allows it to drill its own hole and create its own threads as it is driven into a material. This eliminates the need for a pilot hole, saving time and effort. Self-drilling screws are commonly used in metal fabrication and construction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005144 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Selbstbohrschraube; Spanish: tornillo autoperforante; French: vis autoperceuse |
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005144",
"term": "Self-drilling screw",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of screw designed with a drill-like point that allows it to drill its own hole and create its own threads as it is driven into a material. This eliminates the need for a pilot hole, saving time and effort. Self-drilling screws are commonly used in metal fabrication and construction.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Selbstbohrschraube",
"es": "tornillo autoperforante",
"fr": "vis autoperceuse"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/self-drilling-screw/"
}
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