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How To Choose The Right Drill Bits For Your Makita Drill

The final piece of the puzzle is what you are really planning on drilling into. Broadly talking, drill bits fall into three completely different material-based classes: wooden, steel, and masonry. Wood-drilling bits are the commonest sort and usually possess a noticeably pointier tip for holding you focused, in addition to wider drill grooves for funneling out sawdust. These bits are usually product of bizarre metal, although you may also go for high-speed metal for higher efficiency.

Metal-drilling bits are inclined to have a barely flatter tip, and whereas this is not absolute, they could be visibly darker in coloration than wood-drilling screws. This is as a result of metal-drilling bits are made of warmth and friction-resistant supplies like titanium or black oxide, which may resist the sustained high-friction effort that comes with attempting to drill by means of steel.

Finally, masonry-drilling bits, for working with supplies like brick and cement, typically have a particular protruding head on the tip. This protruding head is product of a super-sturdy materials like carbide or tungsten-carbide, which is critical to pierce such dense supplies.

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Bharat NCAP Already Has Plans For Updating Crash Test Parameters For Better Safety

The updates have been broadly categorised into active and passive safety systems, which include a 360-degree camera and rear impact protection

Bharat NCAP

  • Bharat NCAP to swing into action on October 1, 2023.

  • It will conduct near-identical tests as other international car-safety-assessing bodies like Global NCAP.

  • Active safety features help prevent an untoward incident from happening.

  • Passive safety tech is useful to minimise risk to occupants in case any vehicle is involved in an accident.

  • Previous government-mandated safety updates include dual front airbags and ABS with EBD.

The Bharat NCAP (India’s own new car assessment program) was revealed recently by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. It entails various parameters to crash test cars – both existing and new – and then to assign them an overall safety rating. During the presentation, it was also shared that the Bharat NCAP protocols will continue to evolve and be updated in the future to continue pushing for higher safety standards. Some of the suggestions in consideration are detailed below, broadly split into two categories:

Active Safety Systems

ADAS

Active safety systems are essentially the safety features which help to prevent an accident or untoward incident. Some examples include electronic stability control (ESC), 360-degree camera, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system).

While ESC is expected to become a mandatory safety feature soon, in the future features like a 360-degree camera, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with brake assist, and lane departure warning could be basic requirements for a good safety rating from Bharat NCAP.

Nissan Magnite 360-degree camera

Currently, these features – along with some other driver-assist functions – are mainly only available on cars having ADAS. The 360-degree camera is turning out to be an exception, though, which is now also available on mainstream cars including the Maruti Baleno and Brezza, Nissan Magnite, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

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Some other ADAS functionalities include adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, and rear-cross traffic alert. Cars such as the Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Tata Safari, and Hyundai Tucson are equipped with these ADAS features.

Passive Safety Systems

Hyundai Exter six airbags

Passive safety features are those that come into play when a vehicle is involved in an accident or an unfortunate event, to minimise the harm to the occupants. Examples include seatbelts, airbags, and crumple zones.

While a full-frontal crash test will also be performed on vehicles once the Bharat NCAP comes into force, the MoRTH has also hinted at the introduction of more tests and criteria to provide safety ratings to vehicles. These consist of an oblique side pole impact test and rear impact protection. 

Electric cars

The BNCAP also intends to add safety assessment protocols that would be specific to EV and alternate fuel models. We believe the latter could comprise CNG and flex-fuel-powered cars. Such models may have different architectures compared to the usual petrol or diesel models and their safety may not be assessed accurately by regular crash tests. The risks with these alternative fuel vehicles can include leaks from additional tanks or even electric discharge from EVs.

However, the Ministry hasn’t detailed the exact timelines of when the newly suggested updates will be rolled out for Bharat NCAP. Most NCAPs will update protocols every few years at intervals of 4 to 5 years.

Also Read: 6 Electric Cars That Have Made 2023 Greener So Far

Bharat NCAP: A Quick Recap

India joins the global fraternity of safety assessment programs with the Bharat NCAP. It will put cars through multiple crash tests, including frontal offset and side impact tests, and give them a safety rating based on their results. The Bharat NCAP will come into effect from October 1 this year. The MoRTH has shared various parameters that will be considered for these tests like the type of vehicle to be tested, rating systems and more, all of which are detailed in our main story.

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Expanded structures: BMW Motorrad Motorsport sets course for the future.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport is undergoing a new and expanded structure to position itself for the future. Under the leadership of BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers, the roles of Technical Director and Head of Customer Racing have been established. Christian Gonschor is now the Technical Director, while Uwe Geyer takes on the role of Head of Customer Racing in addition to his position as Head of Marketing. Both Gonschor and Geyer report directly to Bongers. BMW Motorrad Motorsport has also created specialized teams, including an independent test team. The Development and Test departments in Munich and Berlin are being expanded, and the synergies between BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the production development of the BMW M 1000 RR are being fully utilized.

Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad, states that the new structure optimizes the development and test work for works projects and customer racing. This allows for increased capacities in Munich and the engine plant in Berlin, strengthening the development and test work for the FIM Superbike World Championship, FIM Endurance World Championship, and Customer Racing program. The connection to production development has also been intensified under the leadership of Christoph Lischka. Schramm expresses confidence in the reforms, believing that BMW Motorrad Motorsport is well-positioned for the future.

Christian Gonschor, as the Technical Director, is responsible for optimizing the technical organization of development and test work at BMW Motorrad Motorsport. This involves the formation of specialized teams for various areas such as the test team, chassis, engine, electronics, and aerodynamics. These teams primarily operate in Munich, where they have dedicated workshops, test and development motorcycles, testbeds, and wind tunnels for developing and testing the BMW M 1000 RR and new racing components. Collaboration with the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin is essential for engine-related work. The capacities for internal development and test work will be increased in both Munich and Berlin. The close proximity between BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the production development department of the BMW M 1000 RR allows for optimal utilization of synergies.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport has established a separate test team that focuses solely on test work at the racetrack, independent of race outings. This team will have a dedicated pool of test riders and primarily work on the WorldSBK project. However, the creation of new motor racing components will benefit the entire motorsport department in the future.

Customer Racing is considered a fundamental pillar of BMW Motorrad’s motorsport activities alongside their works involvement in the FIM Superbike World Championship and FIM Endurance World Championship. Uwe Geyer is now responsible for Customer Racing as the Head of BMW Motorrad Customer Racing in addition to his role as Marketing Director. Customer Racing projects are developed for BMW riders worldwide, including those who compete in the Supersport segment professionally, semi-professionally, or as a hobby. The race package offered by BMW Motorrad is developed at the highest level of production-based motorsport in the Superbike World Championship and adapted to meet local Superbike series regulations. Parts for customers, including engines, are available directly through BMW Motorrad Motorsport or via distribution partner alpha Racing. The optimization of parts planning, production, and delivery times is part of the future plans. BMW Motorrad Race Support provides support in electronics for Customer Racing, and BMW Motorrad will continue investing in this area.

Starting August 2023, Dominic Thönnes will replace Benedikt Torka as Spokesperson for BMW Motorrad Motorsport.