Acrylic Sheet Drill Bits
The fact that these bits are made from plastic does not mean that they are weak.
Acrylic sheet drill bits. Well these bits contain ground flukes that have a 0 degree rake and 90 degree points. Not recommended for wood or metal. Ideal for lexan tuffak or makrolon polycarbonate sheet. 4 7 out of 5 stars 21.
These bits have a different geometric structure that is designed to puncture acrylic more easily and they are less likely to melt plexiglass. Drilling holes in acrylic requires the use of a drill bit specially designed for use with plastics. Designed specifically for plexiglass and polycarbonate lexan these drill bits are great tools for drilling through plastic sheets. Using the right kind of tools is important when working with many types of plastics.
Special 60 degree angle. Drill bits for plastic acrylic plexiglass abs lexan polycarbonate pvc norseman 7pc acrylic point drill set in vinyl pouch. Standard twist drill bits will chip and crack acrylic. To prevent dulling use plasdrill bits only to drill plastic.
There are precautions that you must take to ensure that the hole does not get hot and melt the acrylic sheet or that the exit side of the acrylic sheet does not crack. 56 35 56 35 6 77 oz free shipping by amazon. High speed steel tap plasdrill bits have sharper tips and cutting edges that are specially ground to produce clean chip free holes in acrylic and many other sheet plastics. They are available in hardware stores and online.
4 7 out of 5 stars 93 ratings. In fact these are the perfect bits to drill your acrylic sheet. Standard metal drill bits will work but without extensive modification the metal drill bit will crack and chip the brittle acrylic sheet. In stock and ready to ship.
Drill bits for plexiglass lexan and other plastics. Many diy plexiglass and lexan sheet projects require a hole or two. Find drill bits at lowe s today. It takes a special drill bit to properly drill through plexiglas lucite acrylite or perspex acrylic sheet.
You can also use a drill press working at about 500 to 1000 rpm. Acrylic drill bits are available for drill presses. Includes 1 8 3 16 1 4 5 16 3 8 7 16 and 1 2 part bg4600a.