Plastic Drill Sheet

When drilling holes to support sheet by point fastening two rules apply.

Plastic drill sheet.

Special 60 degree angle. Practice with smaller pieces of scrap acrylic before attempting to drill. When drilling plastic the larger the hole the slower drill speed you should use since high speeds can melt the plastic. Using the right kind of tools is important when working with many types of plastics.

These bits have a different. First the bolt hole diameter should be at least two times the diameter of the bolt. The larger diameter allows for adequate clearance for thermal and moisture expansion and contraction. Acrylic chips can easily fly off during drilling and be a health hazard.

Drill holes oversize to allow for expansion and contraction of plastic. Buy a plexiglass drill or plexiglass drill bits that can be used with a regular drill. I bought this set to drill several holes into a 3 4 acrylic sheet using a drill press. However it s best to consult with a professional before undertaking a project on your own.

Also always reduce the drill speed as the drill bit exits the material. The edges around the holes remained chip free and oh so smooth. The special tip design carves through the plastic not for use with wood or metal. Ideal for lexan tuffak or makrolon polycarbonate sheet.

However when referring to plastic drill bits we are actually referring to a drill bit specifically designed to bore through a variety of plastics while producing a smooth hole. Comoware titanium twist drill bit set 13 pcs hex shank high speed steel for wood plastic aluminum alloy quick change 1 16 1 4 4 3 out of 5 stars 3 069 10 99 10. Choose from our selection of plastic cutting drill bits including drill bits for plastic drill bit sets for plastic and more. Many diy plexiglass and lexan sheet projects require a hole or two.

In stock and ready to ship. Drill bits for plastic are available in a variety of sizes. These bits had a nice and slow bite and did a great job extracting the drilled material out of the hole.