stainless can actually harden up as it heats—so drilling slowly often helps you get through the material more efficiently. Use cutting oil or similar lubricant when drilling into stainless and apply enough pressure to see a steady removal of material. Even the best drill bits for stainless steel heat up over time, so be prepared to monitor heat buildup.

Clearly, the best drill bits for hardened metal or steel come with a cobalt blend. These cobalt drill bits use an alloy including 5%–8% cobalt. This cobalt makes up part of the steel blend, so the hardness of the bit doesn’t wear off with a coating (like titanium bits). It runs throughout the entire bit.

Black oxide drill bits also tend to dull quickly. We also recommend avoiding inexpensive steel drill bits that lack any sort of coating. While those bits may do well in softer steel, they can quickly dull and require frequent sharpening to continue to perform. In most cases, you get what you pay for.

Corn fibre gum (CFG) is an alkaline extract of maize fibre comprised of arabinoxylan (hemicellulose) with high solubility and low viscosity (7, 25). CFG contains less than 5% proteins, phenolics (ferulic and p-coumaric acids) and lipids (27). The hemicellulose from maize fibre has properties similar to gum arabic and is often expensive and scarce. Hemicellulose is extracted with hot alkali, NaOH/Ca(OH)2 and bleached with hydrogen peroxide. CFG extracts were obtained as both acid-soluble and acid-insoluble fractions (25). CFG is an excellent emulsifier with improved physicochemical and nutritional properties due to the presence of phenolic acids, lipids and proteins (7). Additionally, it can be an adhesive, thickener, stabilizer and film former. Therefore, the viability of CFG application in expanded snacks, bakery goods, beverages, specialty foods, edible coatings, nutritional supplements and development of functional foods due to its health benefits can be studied.

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Sometimes you need to drill through steel…but that steel is buried in concrete. For those applications, you need something like the Diablo Rebar Demon SDS-Max and SDS-Plus bits. We like the design better than Bosch Rebar Cutters because you use the same bit to drill the hole and penetrate the rebar. With Bosch, you drill using rotary hammer mode, switch to the Rebar Cutter in rotary-only mode, and then return to your original bit to finish the hole.

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Dietary fibre consists of insoluble non-starchy polysaccharides present in maize fibre that helps the physiological processes in the grain (29). The total dietary fibre mass fraction was 52.6–73.5 g/100 g in wet-milled maize fibre (30). Based on previous studies, maize fibre is a potential source of arabinoxylans, a typical dietary fibre (25). The soluble fibre components of maize are arabinoxylans, fundamentally situated in pericarp cell walls, where they support the kernel structurally and functionally. These arabinoxylans have arabinose side chains esterified with phenolics like ferulic acid and exert antioxidant properties (29).

Adequate research and commercial interest in improving the existing by-products can help identify new industrial uses or nutraceuticals from by-products (6). Traditionally these by-products of maize wet milling are mainly used as animal feed, which has lower value. Therefore, specific research is needed to study and improve the use of these by-products. Nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients are highly valued, profitable and offer economic relief to farmers by increasing income. It would benefit the wet milling industry and consumers by reducing fuel and food costs.

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The wet-milled maize germ was reported to have 11–16% protein and more than 30% oil (18). The maize germ, derived from lab-scale wet milling, had a total tocol content of 8.5 mg/100 g, including 6.6 mg/100 g of γ-tocopherol and 1.9 mg/100 g of α-tocopherol. However, the tocotrienol content was not present in measurable amounts (19). At 16.8 mg/100 g, the phytosterol content in wet-milled maize germ was higher than in wet-milled sorghum germ (20).

When drilling a hole with a cobalt bit, add a drop of oil on the metal to keep the cutting edge cooler as it cuts. You also want to consider placing some wood underneath the steel if possible. This lets you cut cleanly through the material and not strike a surface below which might dull the cutting edge.

Maize (corn) consists of germ, endosperm and pericarp, with different chemical compositions. During wet milling, the maize is disintegrated into the main product starch and by-products, including maize germ, maize fibre and maize gluten (the technical term for maize/corn endosperm-specific proteins and not the same as wheat gluten). These by-products are used as low-value animal feed products. The maize germ contains high amounts of tocols and phospholipids, the maize gluten is rich in carotenoids and the maize fibre fraction is rich in phytosterols and complex carbohydrates. Each by-product has a potential to serve as a precursor in the manufacture of functional food ingredients or nutraceuticals that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolaemic, hypolipidaemic and hypoglycaemic properties. These food ingredients/nutraceuticals can be obtained through physical, chemical or enzymatic processes. Some nutraceuticals and food ingredients with market potential include maize/corn fibre gum, oil, arabinoxylans and xylooligosaccharides from maize fibre; maize germ oil and phospholipid ester from maize germ; and carotenoids and oligopeptides from maize gluten. This review focuses on current and prospective research into the use of maize germ, maize fibre and maize gluten in the production of potentially high-quality food ingredients or nutraceuticals.

Low phytosterol mass fractions of 4.8 mg/100 g were detected in the wet-milled gluten (20). Phytochemically, yellow maize contains 74–86% carotenoids (primarily xanthophylls) in the endosperm trapped in the gluten matrix (1). The MGM contained around 195–491 mg/kg xanthophylls (lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin), whereas the feed maize kernels had only 40.1 mg/kg xanthophylls (10, 50). The carotene mass fraction of MGM was 49–73 mg/kg, while it was 22 mg/kg in the feed maize material (10). These studies indicate that xanthophylls and carotenes are concentrated in the MGM obtained from the maize wet milling. Zeaxanthin is a significant component in cooked maize compared to other foods such as spinach, lettuce and parsley (51). MGM is characterized by high protein and energy content making it a potential high energy source of nutrition.

Dietary fibre is the main constituent of maize fibre and it assists in the proper functioning of the digestive system by acting as a stool bulking agent (29). Arabinoxylans (both soluble and insoluble) can improve colon function, prevent diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, some cancers and immunological disorders (7). They have a robust prebiotic effect, reduce gut infections, prevent colon cancer and increase the amount of intestinal short-chain fatty acids known to reduce blood cholesterol (7, 29). Arabinoxylans have been used to produce functional gluten-free bread with improved properties (7).

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Vanillin is an essential flavour and aroma compound used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is obtained from properly cured vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andrews) pods with a mass fraction of 10–30 g/kg. Vanillin is also found in agricultural products, including pine, tobacco and citrus fruits (7). In maize bran, vanillin mass fraction is about 55 g/100 g (39). The demand for vanillin exceeds its production from vanilla beans. Many researchers have turned to the microbiological conversion of ferulic acid to vanillin (40).

You can find many types of drill bits made with an equally diverse amount of coatings and compositions. When it comes to the best drill bits for metal, however, only a few materials hold up well over time.

Drill bits made with a Titanium nitride coating resist corrosion and friction. It beats black oxide because it increases surface hardness and does a better job reducing heat while drilling through metal. For metal drilling, we recommend these as the bare minimum.

This table demonstrates that the maize wet milling by-products are rich in phytochemicals and can be transformed into functional food ingredients or nutraceuticals. Functional food ingredients/nutraceutical supplements are available from various expensive sources, such as the carotenoids from marigold flowers, policosanols from sugarcane or beeswax. However, the by-products of the maize wet milling process are an alternative source for manufacturing nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients.

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By-products account for 30–40% of the total product yield, but 20−25% of the kernel is processed without added value, even though maize germ oil and maize gluten meal have a higher value than starch in the US market (6). A wide variety of products can be made from wet-milled starch and by-products, while the use of the by-products in human food is limited.

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Our best Cobalt drill bits for metal drilling are made from an alloy of 8% cobalt (M42). You can also find these bits with a 5% cobalt blend (M35). Since the cobalt is blended into the steel, it doesn’t wear away like a titanium or black oxide coating. That also means you can sharpen them with something like the Drill Doctor 750X drill bit sharpener before having to replace them. This helps save money when you buy these more expensive bit sets. Cobalt bits are our go-to for drilling through metal—particularly hardened steel and stainless steel.

Defatted maize germ flour can be a nutritious component of food. In this context, flour was prepared from the wet-milled maize germ containing 30% protein with 5.9% lysine and a balanced ratio of other essential amino acids. Dried maize germs were first aspirated to remove the hull and flake it. The lipid was removed by solvent extraction and the final product contained significantly low lipid levels by a second solvent extraction of the flakes with 82:18 hexane/ethanol azeotrope via refluxing. The maize germ flakes were then ground in a grinder. The analysis showed that ground flour contained 2% ash, 18% starch and 0.6% lignin. The flour contained high amounts of dietary fibre (22–29% pentosans and 11–13% cellulose) (23). Defatted protein-rich maize germ flour can be a functional ingredient that is added with other types of flour to make chapatis or bread.

According to a previous study (18), the tocopherol content of oil extracted by Soxhlet extraction using n-hexane from unroasted wet-milled maize germ was 59.4 mg/100 g. The oil also had a high γ-tocopherol content of 41.9 mg/100 g, followed by 7.92 mg/100 g of β-tocopherol, 6.26 mg/100 g of α-tocopherol and 3.23 mg/100 g of δ-tocopherol (18).

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Our team grabs Irwin Unibit Cobalt Step Bits for any quick thin metal drilling applications. The cobalt blend gives these bits a much longer life. Since step bits are both expensive and extremely difficult to sharpen, we like them to last as long as possible.

Policosanols are a mixture of long-chain primary aliphatic alcohols mainly abundantly found in sugarcane. These compounds were identified and first approved as dietary supplements in Cuba and are commercialized in the Caribbean and South American countries (45). As mentioned earlier, the pericarp fraction of the wet-milled maize fibre contains policosanols. The maize pericarp has a policosanol content of 72.7–110.9 mg/kg (46). Physiologically they improve health by reducing blood lipid levels and platelet aggregation (15). Octacosanol (C28), triacontanol (C30) and hexacosanol (C26) are primarily reported policosanols that contribute to the lowering of serum cholesterol levels. The distillers' dried grains with solubles obtained after fermentation of dry milled maize by-products contain policosanols and can be converted into health-promoting functional ingredients (15).

About 20% of the maize produced in India is used for food purposes, about 47% for poultry feed, 13% for livestock feed, 14% in the wet milling industry to obtain starch and 6% for export and industrial non-food products (4). The maize is mainly processed into food using dry and wet milling procedures. The wet milling process mainly concentrates on starch and its derivatives from maize. Starch undergoes various physical, enzymatic or chemical modifications in order to obtain various products. Some products are maltodextrin, dextrin, dextrose monohydrate, sorbitol, liquid glucose, high maltose syrup, dextrose syrup and anhydrous dextrose. These are used to produce beverages, bakery goods, pastries, meat, soups, sauces or baby food, textiles, dextrins, paper and pharmaceutical products (5). In addition to starch, the by-products corn steep liquor, maize germ, corn fibre and corn gluten (technical term for corn endosperm-specific proteins) are obtained. This review aims to provide current literature on the various studies of the nutraceutical composition of the by-products and the gap existing therein. It also focuses on the used opportunities and prospects for the valorisation of by-products to produce value-added components, functional food ingredients and nutraceuticals.

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The use of maize wet milling is increasing, mainly to obtain compounds used in industrial ethanol production. Biofuel (ethanol) production from corn in the US and Brazil and the conversion of food into fuel is a cause for concern (12). There will be a justification for the biofuel industry if it adds value to by-products for functional foods. Bioethanol production from corn in the US is growing rapidly as an alternative to increasing gasoline prices and the national renewable fuel program (13). Due to increased bioethanol production by maize wet milling, the volume of the by-products has also grown substantially, creating a need for the ethanol industry to find new uses for these by-products and an opportunity for the food ingredient and nutraceutical manufacturers (13).

These bits drill quickly through concrete then continue right through rebar. You really can’t find much else on the market that competes at this point, so it’s an easy recommendation for productivity. We believe in charging your accessories to the job—so if a simple bit can save you time and money, it’s a huge win in our book. Pricing goes anywhere from $6–$206.

Listed in our best drill bits article, Milwaukee Red Helix cobalt bits use a variable flute design that clears away debris quickly. How quickly? About 30% faster than most other 135° split-tip bits we tested against. Their unique design not only helps them drill efficiently, but it also aids in cooling. The trade-off is that these bits thin out more towards the tip. Milwaukee countered this by making them a bit shorter than some others we’ve seen. However, they also extended the flutes lower towards the shaft. The result is a more compact bit with a similar drilling depth.

The bits feature the expected 135° split point, which gives you a nice, steady, and productive drilling speed. The jobber length bits work perfectly in cordless drills for onsite drilling. They come manufactured to the National Aerospace Standard 907. Because of how hard they are, you can drill up to 30% faster than you can with conventional M2 high-speed steel bits. Drill America also doesn’t grind down the shafts on its larger bits—so you get more rigidity, but you also need a 1/2-inch chuck to drive them.

Industrially, the starch yield is about 60–70%, maize germ yield is about 7%, maize gluten constitutes 5–6%, maize fibre about 12% and steep water solubles about 7% (9). Starch is the primary product, but the by-product value can significantly affect overall plant economics.

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If you want to drill steel reliably, avoid anything made with low-carbon steel. Even generic high-carbon steel tends to work well for a little while—but quickly dulls and requires sharpening.

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A procedure involving Aspergillus niger was used to produce vanillin from ferulic acid obtained from autoclaved maize bran (40). Recently, one process used pressurized subcritical water (low polarity water) to convert ferulic acid to vanillin by breaking its aliphatic double bond (39). It is also known that maize fibre contains sufficient amounts of ferulic acid and, therefore, can be used for vanillin production.

The kernels are cleaned, separated according to their quality and conveyed to steeping tanks. In this process, maize kernels are steeped in SO2 (0.2%) and lactic acid (0.5%) solution for 24 to 48 h to facilitate kernel hydration and leaching, and induce mechanical stress for efficient separation of the kernel components (6). Initially, lactic acid hydrates the kernels followed by leaching of the soluble materials into the steep water. The soluble carbohydrates of the maize are fermented to produce lactic acid. Later, water uptake results in the swelling and loosening of the connecting cells between the component parts. When SO2 starts reacting with the mixture, it restricts fermentation and facilitates starch separation from the protein matrix in the endosperm (6). Consequently, the components are then sequentially separated through industrial processes to obtain the end products.

The maize germ makes up 9–11% of the kernel mass, 80−84% of the total kernel oil is located in the maize germ, 12% in the aleurone layer and 5% in the endosperm (9). Characterized by a 39–47% lipid content, the maize germ has an 18−19% protein content and starch content of 8% (9, 14). The health-beneficial phytochemicals present in maize germ are antioxidant tocols, cholesterol-lowering phospholipids, phytosterols and policosanols (15). Weber (16) found 63–91% of tocols in the maize germ and tip cap, 3−11% in the floury endosperm and 6–26% in the horny endosperm. In the case of dry milling, the obtained germ contains 46.3 mg/100 g of total tocols (17). The phospholipid content in the maize germ of dissected kernels of high amylose maize (amylomaize), LG-11 hybrid maize and waxy maize was 1224, 1453 and 1363 mg/100 g, respectively (14). The serum lipid-reducing policosanol content in the maize germ was 1.93–3.71 mg/100 g (15).

In an experiment employing yeast, xylose is initially hydrolyzed with dilute acid or enzyme treatment in a cost-effective step. The resulting syrup is then fermented by a yeast Candida tropicalis and treated with activated charcoal to remove xylitol inhibitors and increase xylitol yield (37, 38).

Maize wet milling involves the process of various physical, chemical, biochemical and mechanical operations to separate the components of the maize grain (germ, steep liquor, starch and maize gluten) into valuable products that are far more worthy than the raw grain (6). Maize starch and maize germ oil are the main profitable products of the maize wet milling industry (7). With starch (60- 70%) being the main product, the by-products include steep liquor/solubles, maize germ, maize fibre and maize gluten (6).

Recently, corn peptides, a novel food derived from MGM through enzymatic hydrolysis or microbial fermentation, have been recognized for their various bioactive properties, including antioxidant activity (49, 60), improvements in lipid profiles and the ability to accelerate alcohol metabolism and protect against alcohol-induced liver injury (61). Maize peptides are distinguished as small in size, readily absorbable and safe for consumption. They have been reported to have many inherent bioactive properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, alcohol metabolism-facilitating, anticancer, antimicrobial and DPP-IV (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV, EC 3.4.14.5) inhibitory activities (48, 49, 58, 60). Maize peptides from maize gluten meal show antihypertensive activity with strong ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitory activity (62). Many studies including a study on obese rats have examined the anti-obesity effects of maize protein hydrolysates and enriched peptides (49). In addition to these properties, some maize peptides also have antimicrobial or metal-binding activities (63). Antimicrobial peptides could find exciting applications in the field of food safety. For example, laboratory tests have shown that they protect fresh meat by inhibiting bacterial growth and blocking bacteria from adhering to meat surfaces (64).

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Steep solubles (corn steep liquor) are currently used as a nutrient-rich medium for antibiotic production (e.g. penicillin) and as a feed additive for livestock, aquaculture and poultry. Steep solubles are used as feed additive up to 12% of the diet dry matter without adversely affecting feed intake (10). Corn steep liquor, also known as condensed fermented maize extractives, is a high protein ingredient. It is often used as a maize gluten feed constituent but may be sold as 50% dry solids for cattle feeds or as a pellet binder (10). In some cases, maize germ is used directly to feed ruminants like Holstein cows or mid-lactation dairy cows. Maize gluten feed is a combination of the hulls and fibre fraction with steep water, maize germ meal and other process residuals. Maize gluten meal is the concentrated and dried maize protein obtained after the final separation from starch (11). The gluten/gluten meal is a rich protein source and also contains carotenoids. Maize gluten meal is the main feed for poultry and fish to achieve better pigmentation of egg and flesh. The maize fibre is recombined with steep liquor and used as poultry feed. The maize germ meal, maize fibre and steep solubles are recombined to produce the co-product called maize gluten feed used as animal feed (11). The industrial maize wet milling by-products are shown in Fig. S1.

When it comes to the best value pick, we wanted a set of bits for basic metal drilling. The DeWalt DWA1240 14-pc Cobalt Drill Bit Set employs a nice cobalt blend that gives these bits more capability over titanium-coated bits. You get a nice set of 14 bits ranging from 1/16-inch to the commonly-used 3/8-inch.

Bioactive peptides are encoded specific peptide fragments within the primary structure of proteins that remain inactive and have potential health benefits (56). After the protein hydrolysis, bioactive peptides are released that can modulate human metabolism, and also treat chronic diseases with discrete potency and fewer side effects such as toxicity. Enzymatic hydrolysis is predominantly used for the production of protein hydrolysates. Alcalase is used, for example, to produce bioactive peptides (57). Additionally, the integrated utilization of multiple enzymes or enzymes linked to other techniques was standardized for use in the hydrolysis of MGM (58). After hydrolysis, the isolation and purification procedure involves membrane separation (ultrafiltration or nanofiltration) or column chromatography (fast protein liquid chromatography, size-exclusion, and others). The obtained peptides are later characterized by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, mid infrared spectroscopy or mass spectrometry techniques (59).

After steeping, the steep water is drained and dried to form condensed steep solubles. Then, the steeped maize kernels are coarsely ground to form a slurry using disk mills with intermeshed teeth to free the maize germ from endosperm and hull. Following this step, the slurry is pumped through a two-stage hydrocyclone system to recover the maize germ, which is further dried. The germ is usually delivered to oil mills, purified and sold for human consumption. Residual maize germ meal is used as a part of livestock feed. Once the germ is separated from the slurry, constituting maize fibre, maize starch and maize gluten, it is finely ground in the plate or single-disk mills. Maize fibre is extracted from the obtained fine slurry by screening and centrifugation, followed by washing and drying. From this defibred slurry, the maize starch and maize gluten are separated based on their differences in densities by the disk-nozzle centrifuge. Subsequent starch washing in hydrocyclones further removes the maize gluten. A mill stream thickener dewaters maize gluten, which is further passed through a vacuum belt filter and then dried by a ring dryer. Both starch and maize gluten are dried separately (6, 8).

When we talk about drilling in hardened steel, we mean medium or high carbon steels typically made using a heat-treatment and tempering process. Hardened steels are durable and can be wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. Much of the steel materials that we see used in mechanical engineering, energy generation, and transportation are basically hardened steel. The best drill bits for metal could be designed for these hardened steel applications or they might be optimized for speed in softer carbon steels.

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Maize germ oil is the product of the mechanical expulsion/solvent extraction of oil from maize germ in the wet milling industry. The significant presence of phytosterol in maize germ oil makes it suitable for reducing cholesterol absorption. The phytosterols limit the absorption of cholesterol mainly in the intestinal area and thus effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases (15). The tocols (tocopherols and tocotrienols) are dietary antioxidants in maize germ oil which enhance its oxidative stability. They also protect against cell damage caused by free radicals and are helpful in maintaining food quality and health. Phenolic acids are about three times higher in cold-pressed maize germ oil than refined maize oil and can be used as functional ingredients (21). It is considered beneficial to health mainly due to its polyunsaturated fatty acids: oleic and linoleic acids. A high oil content (80−84%) in hybrids can improve the commercial prospects of maize germ oil (9).

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The Milwaukee Hole Dozer with Carbide Teeth really wins for metal drilling. It can tackle stainless steel and certainly anything softer or milder than that. These are the best hole saws for metal drilling that electricians, HVAC, and/or MRO Pros can use.

Maize gluten meal (MGM) contains diverse proteins, including albumins, globulins, glutelins and prolamins (zein protein). It is reported that the bioavailability of proteins of MGM can be remarkably enhanced by enzymatic hydrolysis. As a result, hydrolysates are obtained containing small peptides, especially dipeptides and tripeptides, that can be absorbed more efficiently than the intact proteins or the free amino acids (49). These protein hydrolysates are antioxidative and can effectively inhibit lipid oxidation in foods (55). Additionally, they can be used as food additives and for the preparation of edible coatings and packaging films.

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Thanks to the cobalt steel blend, plan on sharpening these when the tips grow dull from use. The value of this kit makes these the best drill bits for steel.

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The bioactive components are intrinsic to by-products: maize germ is rich in phytosterols and tocopherols, maize gluten is rich in carotenoids and proteins, and maize fibre is rich in phytosterols and dietary fibre, as mentioned above.

Many less expensive cobalt drill bits use M35 steel which has a 5% cobalt blend. M42 steel uses an 8% cobalt blend. This gives it a greater hardness. It also lets you drill at higher speeds than the M35. Irwin sells an M35 cobalt set as well if you don’t plan to drill hardened steel.

Some functional food ingredients containing nutraceutical compounds have been developed from maize wet milling by-products. Table 2 (10, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 42, 43, 45, 46, 49, 53, 54, 60, 62, 74-80) shows the nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients from maize and their beneficial effects.

Maize fibre oil is a unique oil extracted from finely ground maize fibre, usually with hexane, ethanol or supercritical CO2 (41). The total phytosterol content in maize fibre oil is estimated to 7939 mg/100 g compared to 840 mg/100 g of maize germ oil (42), but the yield of maize fibre oil obtained with hexane is about 2–3% (41). The maize fibre contains starch, hemicellulose and cellulose, which must be removed to improve maize fibre oil yield. After treatment with dilute acids and enzymes, the phytosterol mass fraction in maize fibre increased from 19.8 to 1256.2 mg/g (26).

Irwin gives these bits a Speedpoint tip. It helps get the hole started quickly and reduces wandering. We also have to admit these became our best step bits for metal in part because Irwin laser-etched the measurements right on the inside of the flute. They don’t wear off quickly like other bits we’ve used.

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Drill America makes M42 cobalt bits that held up really well in drilling through anything we threw at them. After testing with a multitude of materials, we selected their jobber bits as our best drill bits for hardened steel.

If you plan on drilling hardened metal or steels, we love the Irwin 29-piece M-42 Cobalt bit kit as our best metal drill bit set. Honestly, it’s not the fastest drilling bit that gets it our nod. It has to do with the use of M42 high-speed steel and its excellent case.

Which brings us to the case. If you do a lot of drilling—the case your bits come in matters. Accessing bits can be frustrating (we’re talking to you Milwaukee!) or hugely successful—like with this Irwin three-tier swing case. We love the easy-access bits, and you can easily tell the sizes from the front of each bit. Overall, this $179 kit gives you the best drill bits for metal applications of all kinds.

Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are potential prebiotics, partially hydrolyzed, water-soluble xylan fragments obtained from maize fibre by enzymatic or high-temperature treatment (7). Microbial xylanases are used for the enzymatic degradation of maize fibre. In contrast, hydronium ions and organic acids are used for high-temperature treatment at 160–220 °C to partially hydrolyze heteroxylan polymers and yield soluble hydrolysates of XOS (31). Preliminary studies of the use of XOS structurally similar to maize fibre in the diet of older Japanese men showed an increase in the number of bifidobacteria after three weeks of their consumption (32). In addition to its prebiotic activity, the XOS may exhibit antioxidant activity due to the bonding of ferulic acid ester moieties to the solubilized oligosaccharides (7).

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Maize germ is rich in amphiphilic molecules called phospholipids (14). They have hydrophobic fatty acid chains and hydrophilic units that occur in the cell membrane. They are therefore mainly found in all animal- and plant-based foods.

Maize fibre is a by-product with a second high yield after starch in the maize wet milling process. It is commonly known as ‘white fibre’, a mixture of fibres of the pericarp (bran) and hull (coarse fibre) and fibre of the maize germ cell wall and endosperm (fine fibre) (25). The wet-milled maize fibre consists of complex carbohydrates (non-starchy polysaccharides), composed of 40% hemicellulose, 25% starch, 12% cellulose, 10% protein, 3% oil and 10% other substances such as phenolic antioxidants, ferulate phytosterol esters, lignin and ash (26). The hemicelluloses (arabinoxylans and β-glucans) are reported to have antioxidant activity (27, 28). Phytochemicals, mainly phytosterols and tocopherols, are also present in maize fibre. Hexane extract of maize fibre was found to contain a phytosterol mass fraction of 19.3 mg/100 g, which was the highest among the wet-milled by-products compared to maize germ (16.8 mg/100 g) and maize gluten (4.8 mg/100 g) (20). The tocols were extracted using ethanol from wet-milled maize fibre (lab-scale) and the total tocol levels were observed to be 5.4 mg/100 g (19). The homologues, γ-tocopherol (1.47 mg/100 g), α-tocopherol (0.73 mg/100 g), α-tocotrienol (1.29 mg/100 g) and γ-tocotrienol (1.98 mg/100 g) were found in the lab-scale wet-milled maize fibre fraction (19).

High-Speed Steel (HSS) Drill Bits present an upgrade over older carbon steel bits. Able to hold up better to excessive heat and wear, they make up a majority of drill bits sold on the mass market. You can use these bits for just about anything—so they serve as a jack-of-all-trades for both wood and metal applications. HSS dulls very quickly when used on more abrasive material.

A nutraceutical has a physiological benefit or protects against chronic diseases. Nutraceuticals have demonstrated beneficial effects in combating oxidative stress, chronic diseases and cancer.

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We already wrote our opinions on the best drill bits overall—covering wood, metal, concrete, and more. In this go-around, we wanted to identify the best drill bits for metal applications. That includes hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more. We even wanted to see which drill bits worked well for drilling out hardened bolts as you might find in an engine block. People also ask us about bits that handle drilling through rebar. These are the bits we turn to and should steer you in the right direction.

The corn wet milling industry started in 1844 in the United States of America by Thomas Kingsford of the William Colgate and Company in Jersey City, NJ, using a new alkali process to extract starch from maize (5). At the initial stages, the maize industry discarded the maize fibre, maize germ and protein obtained during the processing. Over time, however, the wet milling process gradually changed so the non-starch components have found applications in animal feed, oil, polymer and pharmaceutical industries (5).

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The 135° split point tip helps when starting your hole and larger sizes feature a Chip Breaker—a groove at the midpoint of the cutting edge that further reduces heat buildup. We love how quickly these bits drill and also how well they remove steel in tight, efficient spirals. The combination of the unique cutting head and the flute design landed these as our best drill bits for steel—particularly carbon steel.

Several dietary supplements are commercially available in the US market containing policosanol, usually derived from sugarcane (15, 46). Numerous scientific studies indicate that the daily consumption of 1–20 mg of policosanols effectively reduces insulin resistance, total blood cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in older adults (>75 years) (15). Further research is needed to determine the policosanol components in maize fibre.

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With titanium nitride, you have to remember it only coats the bit. As the coating wears off the cutting edges, you pretty much have to replace them. Don’t use these bits for drilling hardened steel or stainless—not if you want them to last.

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The phytosterol content of the same maize germ oil mentioned above was 713.9 mg/100 g with 504.64 mg/100 g sitosterol, 155.8 mg/100 g campesterol and 53.3 mg/100 g stigmasterol (18). In a comparative study (22), the tocopherol content in maize germ oil was around 28 times higher than in maize fibre oil.

Maize gluten meal (MGM) (corn protein) is a significant maize wet milling by-product containing at least 60% protein and is rich in health-promoting carotenoids (10). Maize protein is not the same as wheat gluten which causes coeliac disease. Maize contains albumins, globulins, prolamines (zein protein) and glutelin proteins (35%), with zein protein contributing more than 50%. A mixture of zein protein and glutelins, known industrially as maize gluten, are endosperm-specific (47). MGM contains adequate quantities of sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine and cysteine, involved in synthesizing intracellular antioxidants (10). The hydrophobic amino acid composition containing leucine, alanine and phenylalanine makes MGM proteins a good source of bioactive peptides (48). However, due to its imbalanced amino acid composition and low water solubility proteins, MGM is mainly marketed as a feedstock or discarded but not used for human food production (49). Nevertheless, maize gluten meal hydrolysis can provide peptides with antioxidant properties and can therefore be revalorized in food or pharmaceutical products (48, 49).

You can also sharpen these bits—another huge advantage. That matters once you realize cobalt drill bits cost significantly more than other types of twist drill bits. Unlike black oxide or titanium bits, you want to reserve these bits for when you need them.

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Use these bits when drilling tough, high-tensile strength materials like stainless steel—or even titanium. We opted for the D/A29J-CO-PC kit. It includes 29 bits in a shatterproof case. The round case makes it simple to remove the exact bit you need.

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The residual maize germ meal left after the maize germ oil extraction is usually discarded but is rich in lecithin. Lecithin is a high-quality additive component, which exhibits advantageous interfacial properties and has aroused increasing interest as a natural emulsifier in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries (24). It comprises a concentrated mixture of phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidic acid and phosphatidylserine (24). Lecithin is usually extracted through multi-stage solvent extraction (24). Phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylserine are the significant phospholipids in maize that regulate brain function and are essential for cell membrane function (15). Phospholipids reduce lipid levels in the liver by disrupting sterol absorption in the intestinal cavity. The other phospholipid functions include stimulation of bile acid and cholesterol secretion. Phosphatidylinositol and serine reduce blood triglycerides, fatty liver, bipolar disorders and neurodegenerative diseases (15). Since maize germs are rich in phospholipids, they are a potential source for their development as a functional ingredient.

However, whatever differences there are between the outer look or chemical composition, both hardened steel and stainless steel are quite difficult to drill into. Using a drill press is often the best way to get quality results.

The authors thank the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), New Delhi, India, for the funding support through the Senior Research Fellowship. The authors also thank CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, and AcSIR, Ghaziabad, for the provided facilities.

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Spyder uses a proprietary Mach-Blue plating on its drill bits. Likely a form of Titanium Nitride and Aluminum (TiAlN) coating, it helps retain sharp cutting edges and reduce heat build-up. This should deliver faster cuts and help extend the life of the bit.

Ferulic acid has many physiological functions, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and anticancer activities (33). Due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, ferulic acid can be an excellent preservative. An expensive chemical process is used to produce commercial ferulic acid with environmental concerns, and therefore there is a need for natural sources to obtain this product. Maize bran contains good amounts of ferulic acid (30 g/kg) compared to rice bran oil (10–20 g/kg) and can therefore be an alternative source of ferulic acid (7). Unfortunately, ferulic acid in maize bran is bound to the cell wall, thus posing major challenges in its isolation. Experiments on the extraction of bound ferulic acid from maize bran have been conducted. After a more aggressive alkali (NaOH) treatment of maize bran to break the ferulate crosslinks, a high amount of ferulic acid was released into the solution (34). As a result, the corn fibre gum (CFG) and ferulic acid are co-solubilized and the ferulic acid is separated by precipitating CFG in ethanol (34). Another study demonstrated that thermal and enzymatic treatments release ferulic acid from maize bran (35). Obtaining ferulic acid from maize fibre is an attractive opportunity to transform the maize wet milling industry.

Wet milling of maize yields 60−70% starch with more than 30% by-products (maize germ, gluten and fibre). These by-products are currently used as low-quality feed for poultry, farm animals, pigs and fish. Research studies confirm that they are rich in phytochemicals, mainly tocols, phytosterols, phospholipids, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and arabinoxylans (dietary fibre). Maize germ is rich in tocols, maize fibre is rich in phytosterols and dietary fibre, whereas maize gluten (protein) is rich in carotenoids and proteins. Some functional foods produced from by-products of maize wet milling include germ oil, fibre oil and gum, and protein hydrolysates and peptides from maize gluten. These functional foods are reported to have beneficial health effects like cholesterol-lowering, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anticarcinogenic and prebiotic properties. The by-products can be upcycled to high-quality nutraceutical sources. However, more scientific information about the phytochemical content of maize wet milling by-products is required. Sufficient research is also needed on the effects of technological interventions such as thermal, physical and enzymatic treatments on the nutraceutical quality of maize wet milling by-products to enable the development of functional food ingredients or dietary supplements. Overall, these by-products can establish a lucrative platform for industrial maize wet milling, the bioethanol industry, and farmers to economically transform the agricultural sector.

Maize fibre oil has recently been of interest due to high content of ferulate phytosterol esters, the most predominant being sitostanyl ferulate (42, 43). Additional animal studies have confirmed its cholesterol-lowering effects (43, 44).

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Functional carotenoids can be extracted from MGM by solvent extraction (hexane, acetone or ethanol) assisted with mechanical/physical methods (maceration, microwave or ultrasound), supercritical fluid (CO2) extraction or Soxhlet extraction (52). Carotenoids are excellent natural antioxidants used for maintaining food quality and human health (15). They improve eye health, prevent cancer and have anti-aging properties. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the carotenoids in the macula of the retina necessary for sharp and detailed vision. Studies have shown that they protect the eye from phototoxic damage, age-related macular degeneration and cataract formation (53). Lutein also inhibits cancer as a chemopreventive and suppressive agent (54). Extraction and utilization of carotenoids, mainly lutein and zeaxanthin, from maize gluten as dietary supplements or food ingredients is an exciting prospect as it is a rich and cheap source.

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Stainless steels are steel alloys consisting of at least 10.5% chromium and there are different grades. As a low-carbon steel, stainless steel has a natural hardness that comes without traditional hardening. Because of rust and stain resistance, good luster, and low maintenance, it has many commercial uses including cookware, cutlery, home appliances, construction fasteners, and surgical instruments.

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Maize (Zea mays L.), which belongs to the family Gramineae and genus Zea, is a staple food in many places worldwide and the third most important crop after rice and wheat (1). World maize production is currently 1136 million metric tonnes (MMT) and in India, it is 30.2 MMT (2). Due to its diverse uses as a food crop, animal feed and important raw material, maize is a crop that is of vital importance around the world. It is used to manufacture various food and industrial products such as starch, animal feed, sweeteners, beverages, oil, glue, industrial alcohol and ethanol for fuel (3).

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Phytochemicals from the by-products mentioned above are usually associated with antioxidant and antiradical activities, antimutagenesis, anticarcinogenesis, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory activities, antilipidaemic and hypocholesterolaemic properties. These phytochemicals may be partially degraded during storage, milling and processing. These aspects have to be examined to study the effects of processing on the nutraceutical quality of the food ingredients. Nevertheless, the maize wet milling by-products are rich in nutraceuticals. Nutraceuticals are nutritional supplements containing concentrated bioactive components from a specific food, incorporated into a non-food matrix, that promote health, applied in dosages that may exceed those obtained from regular food (65). Table 1 (9, 10, 12, 19, 20, 30, 50, 66-73) shows the phytochemical/nutraceutical composition of maize wet milling by-products. It can be seen that the studies on phytonutrients in maize wet milling by-products are scarce and therefore worth investigating.

Xylitol is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. It is used as a low-calorie sweetener in the food industry as it is helpful for people with diabetes and has bulking properties similar to sucrose (7). It does not cause tooth decay, it is slowly absorbed and has a lower glycaemic index (36). The chemical hydrogenation of xylose produces the major part of xylitol, usually obtained from the wood hydrolysate. Maize fibre can be a potential starting material as it has a xylose mass fraction (approx. 200 g/kg) similar to that of hardwood (7).

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