Practical field guide

Stitch drilling planning

Plan stitch drilling with overlapping core holes for openings and shapes where conventional sawing is not practical.

How stitch drilling works

A sequence of core holes is positioned so the holes overlap and form a continuous opening or cutting line. Hole diameter, spacing and contour affect the amount of material left between holes and the number of drilling operations required.

Plan the contour first

Straight lines are easy to set out, while corners and free-form openings require more control. Before drilling, also check reinforcement, embedded services, water management, rig space and what will happen to the section when it becomes free.

Free-form planning in Concrete Cutter

Concrete Cutter includes stitch drilling and free-form tools so the contour can be planned visually before work starts. This is particularly useful when the opening is not a simple rectangle.

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