Plastic Drill Sheet

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

Plastic drill sheet.

The special tip design carves through the plastic not for use with wood or metal. It takes a special drill bit to properly drill through plexiglas lucite acrylite or perspex acrylic sheet. These bits had a nice and slow bite and did a great job extracting the drilled material out of the hole. The edges around the holes remained chip free and oh so smooth.

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. Many diy plexiglass and lexan sheet projects require a hole or two. I bought this set to drill several holes into a 3 4 acrylic sheet using a drill press. Many have mistakenly tried to use a standard wood bit to achieve this goal and wound up with cracks and jagged edges in their plastic we ll talk more about this later.

The larger diameter allows for adequate clearance for thermal and moisture expansion and contraction. First the bolt hole diameter should be at least two times the diameter of the bolt. Practice with smaller pieces of scrap acrylic before attempting to drill. Using the right kind of tools is important when working with many types of plastics.

Drill holes oversize to allow for expansion and contraction of plastic. Special 60 degree angle. In stock and ready to ship. Also always reduce the drill speed as the drill bit exits the material.

Acrylic chips can easily fly off during drilling and be a health hazard. Ideal for lexan tuffak or makrolon polycarbonate sheet. When drilling plastic the larger the hole the slower drill speed you should use since high speeds can melt the plastic. Buy a plexiglass drill or plexiglass drill bits that can be used with a regular drill.

These bits have a different. 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. However it s best to consult with a professional before undertaking a project on your own.