What’s the Best Speed for Drilling Through Thick Metal?
When you are drilling metal for the first time, you are bound to make mistakes, especially when working with thick metals. Many customers ask us, ‘What’s the best speed for drilling thick metals?’ It is always difficult to answer because there are many factors at work here. No matter where you source your metal, even the highest-quality metal suffers from the wrong drilling speed. Mere precision and power aren’t enough to achieve perfection. This blog explores the nuances of drilling thick metals and how the type of metal and its source affect results. The Importance of Understanding the Material Drilling doesn’t start with selecting the drill speed. First, you must understand your needs and the metal you are working with. Metals vary in hardness, thermal conductivity, and resistance. Properties of some metals are discussed below to help you understand them better: Mild Steel: It is relatively soft, easy to drill at moderate speeds. Stainless Steel: It is harder and req...