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Drilling Stainless Steel: Which of These 6 Tips Is Most Useful?

Posted Oct. 12, 2021

There are a handful of important considerations when working with this metal, from using solid carbide drills to good chip management.

What's the best tip for drilling stainless steel?

Use solid carbide drills
41%
Use a fairly aggressive feed rate
14%
Use a drill with a sharp cutting edge and a relatively light hone
16%
Use the extra grip of a shrink fit, hydraulic or mechanical milling chuck
2%
Keep the chips under control
6%
Spend the extra money for carbide
21%
Total votes: 809

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