For larger holes in plexi, drilling a pilot or starter hole works well; speeds at about 500-600 RPM,; and the plexiglass bit with its appropriate flutes and sharpness. --- >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 > > > >Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and files: >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-14 by dg140@freenet.carleton.ca