Machining HDPE question
On 2010-09-24, Bob wrote:
On Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:51:39 -0500, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
whit3rd fired this volley in news:c22c8298-6339-48d0-
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A plunge router and a suitable circular jig would be my choice for
this.
And my choice would be a Forstner bit. I make holes in HDPE a few dozen
times a year. Twist drills won't do. Spade bits make for rough holes.
Forstners - fed at slow rpm and an adequately fast feed rate to prevent
softening of the work - make for a smooth hole in one cut.
LLoyd
What he said, plus compressed air as a coolant/chip remover. Machining
plastic is the ONLY time I'll use air on a machine..........
Bob
Use sharp bit and very fast feedrate!
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