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Sorry, I accidentally sent the message before I was done blathering!
I need to make some 4-11/16 inch holes in an aluminum instrument panel. The panel is 1/8 inch thick. In the past we have used a simple hole saw in a mill, but those holes were 4-1/4 in diameter, so I was able to find a standard hole saw size. So far, I have been unable to find a hole saw in the size I need. We also punch and drill some smaller holes for a fuse (1/2 inch) and for an 8-32 tapped hole. Can anyone suggest a good way of producing the 4-11/16 diameter holes? We have your basic drill presses, lathes, and a manual mill available to use. The material I have is 6061-T6. I'm using that because that is what Digi-Key sells, to be honest. If there is a better material (must be non-ferrous), I would appreciate a recommendation as well as a source for 20 or so at 7 x 19 inches. We are in northeast Ohio, USA. Thanks. |
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