Self-tapping screws are fasteners that are designed to drill their own hole as they are commonly used in the manufacturing and construction industry, as they save time by eliminating a step from the process.. By using a screw driver and self-tapping screws, precisely fitted threads are created. Self-tapping screws are ideal for items that require regular maintenance and work well when working with two different kinds of material being fastened together.
These screws either come with a blunt, flat, sharp or piercing tip. Sharp-tipped self-tapping screws drill their own holes in softer wood and plastic. However, it is helpful to drill a pilot hole when working with harder material.
