It is sometimes critical that the “drill bit” you choose is the proper type for the job. You can often use a higher quality tool for a lower difficulty job, but doing the opposite can lead to tool failure, ruined parts or even personal injury or worse. A softer drill tool can dull more quickly.… Continue reading Different Types of Drill Bit Materials
View detailsTapping a hole in a metal part can often remove the need for a nut. Rather than passing the bolt through the metal part and putting a nut on the back side, you can sometimes tap the threads right into the metal part and simply tighten down the fastener. Tapping metal creates threads in the… Continue reading How to Drill and Tap Metal
View detailsDrilling through stainless steel is much like drilling through any other type of metal but with a few key differences. Using high-speed drill bits or better is mandatory. There are also other steps to drilling this material that will make the process easier. Many people have drilled holes into plain old steel with satisfactory results.… Continue reading How to Drill Through Stainless Steel
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