When drilling, perhaps no variable is as important as the workpiece material. It dictates drill geometry and substrate, tool coating, coolant application, and speeds and feeds. While known for its relative softness and ductility, misconceptions abound among those who regularly drill aluminum.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2016-02-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/aluminum-can-be-hard-drill-despite-its-easy-rep/
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