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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: sdlogan9 on June 16, 2014, 03:49:55 AM

Title: Etching PCB's - What are you drilling your holes with?
Post by: sdlogan9 on June 16, 2014, 03:49:55 AM
Hey guys

    Are you using a Dremel to drill your holes on an etched PCB?  And if so any specific models and brands you prefer?

Peace
Shane
Title: Re: Etching PCB's - What are you drilling your holes with?
Post by: davent on June 16, 2014, 04:03:08 AM
I use #71 carbide bits in a Dremel drillpress, covers just about every component i use. Where needed, i'll enlarge the few holes with a #65 carbide bit (with drillpress.)

Carbide bits- drillpress absolutely necessary at this size. HSS bits you might get away with by hand but they dull/die quick.

dave
Title: Re: Etching PCB's - What are you drilling your holes with?
Post by: mmlee on June 16, 2014, 07:39:41 AM
I use a proxxon drill with the proxxon drill press. 0.8mm tungsten carbide drill bits.
Title: Re: Etching PCB's - What are you drilling your holes with?
Post by: stevie1556 on June 16, 2014, 10:10:31 AM
When I did it, I used 0.8mm or 1mm HSS drill bits. They are perfectly usable, but as Dave said above, they blunt very quickly!

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Title: Re: Etching PCB's - What are you drilling your holes with?
Post by: rullywowr on June 16, 2014, 12:52:19 PM
.8mm carbide PCB drill bits (ebay) and a dremel drill press. Run at max speed.
Title: Re: Etching PCB's - What are you drilling your holes with?
Post by: Jopn on June 16, 2014, 07:35:37 PM
There's a PCB carbide bit set for $5 or so from eBay. I use those plus a cheap drill press from Canadian Tire.


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