Re: Machining Plexiglas (was : Project Enclosures)

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From: Gary
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1990 19:30

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If you have a problem with twist drills causing
snags and chips around the hole, try using an old
drill and use a file to dull the cutting edge.  This
causes the plexi to be scraped away instead of chipped
off.  I've found this to be true with plexi and polycarbonate
sheet (Lexan).

Gary

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From: gnome@mach1.atc.olivetti.com (Gary)
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Subject: Re: Machining Plexiglas (was : Project Enclosures)
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Date: 15 Jan 90 19:30:29 GMT
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