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I am experiencing difficulties in drilling a 0.3mm (.02") diameter hole in a
3mm (1/8") thick piece of acrylic.  The problems are associated with
material removal and melting.

I am using a Bridgeport with a drill bit and have experimented with spindle
speed and feed rate, but haven't acheived an optimal hole.

Any information on a good guide for machining plastic or any personal
experience on drilling plastic would be appreciated.

Thanks!!

Penn

Orchid Biocomputer
303 College Rd E
Princeton, NJ  08540

609-750-2268

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I am experiencing difficulties in drilling a
0.3mm (.02") diameter hole in a 3mm (1/8") thick piece of acrylic.  The
problems are associated with material removal and melting.
 
I am using a Bridgeport with a drill bit and
have experimented with spindle speed and feed rate, but haven't acheived an
optimal hole.
 
Any information on a good guide for
machining plastic or any personal experience on drilling plastic would be
appreciated.
 
Thanks!!
 
Penn 
 
Orchid Biocomputer
303 College Rd E
Princeton, NJ  08540
 
609-750-2268

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