In case the workpiece is made of wood it can go for a 7 9 inches hole anyway.
Cutting square hole in stainless steel sheet.
So we can call it an all metal hole cutting saw.
Put some cutting lubricant in the center.
And in each of these metals the range of hole depth is inches.
After re sharpening they usually are good for an additional 10 15 holes before having to re sharpen again.
Cutting with a hole cutter.
A stainless steel tube cutter is a handheld device that clamps around a tube of stainless steel and cuts it with a small rotating wheel.
After that they have to be sharpened.
Work through the steel slowly until you have finished the cut.
I recently drilled 16 quarter inch holes through 3 16in stainless using a standard hss bit and when i was done the bit was still sharp and usable.
Make sure you get a tube cutter designed specifically for stainless steel.
Hss hole saw kits for metal rocaris 13 pcs high speed steel hole saw cutting kit drill bits opener cutter tool for stainless steel copper iron 16 53mm 4 4 out of 5 stars 45 31 00 31.
Steel hardens with heat.
To cut using this tool place the stainless steel up against the power shear s jaws and then squeeze the trigger.
If you follow these suggestions you can quickly drill stainless using a standard highspeed steel bit that you can buy in any hardware store.
The plasma cutter is best used for cutting through thick sheets of stainless steel.
Some stainless steel tube cutters can cut through thicker tubes than others so know the measurement of your tube before you buy one.
Use a center punch on the hole center to create dimples in the area.
Find product details specifications and where to buy information for greenlee metal holemaking.
Out of the package their only good for about 15 20 holes when drilling through 6 8mm thick stainless steel that s using cutting lube too.
You can even put a support board beneath it to avoid teardowns.
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