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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-06-14

On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:47:09 -0400 (EDT), <dg140@...>
wrote:

> How does ABS and PP handle the heat generated by drilling? I have to
> also
> mill some ABS.
>

my main problem with plexi is:
melting -> binding -> shattering
when drilling larger holes.

not sure about small drills and abs, might break the drill which is no
issue with big ones.

but generally the material is nicer to work on.

st