Counterbores create a flat-bottom recess so bolt or screw heads sit cleanly and square. In hole making applications, they’re the go-to when flush seating and alignment matter for assembly quality. Expect better fitment, more consistent seating, and fewer issues during final build.
A counterbore tool is used when a drilled hole needs a wider, flat-bottomed recess for fastener placement. It helps create a controlled counterbore hole so cap screws, bolts or similar fasteners can sit properly without affecting the surrounding surface or assembly alignment.
In production and maintenance work, counterbore hole dimensions need to remain consistent across repeated components. Choosing the right counterbore helps control recess depth, diameter and seating quality, especially in applications where fastener fit, surface contact and final assembly reliability are important.
Addison offers HSS counterbores in solid pilot and detachable pilot options, available in taper shank and parallel shank types. Manufactured to IS, DIN and BS standards, the range includes White and TiN coating options for reliable counterbore performance across workshop and industrial hole-making applications.