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Default Drilling hard material


"Todd Rich" wrote in message
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Martin H. Eastburn wrote:
Buy some solid carbide drills. They work just fine red hot.
Drill small holes and then work up - easier to work it that way.


It surprised me when the carbide end mill didn't cut, but then again, the
drill may have better edge geometry. Definately considering it, but a
quick anneal got me to where I needed to be. Thanks!


Now I'm not following you. If heating them to red heat didn't help, what do
you mean by a "quick anneal"?

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