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Drilling D2 steel

What's the best way to drill small diameter holes in D2 steel in cnc machine with 7500 - 10000 rpm spindle. Holes range in size from .032" to .062" and depth of .500"



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Re: Drilling D2 steel

Check web site www.imsteel.com click on DC53 Harder and tougher than D2---machines and grinds 305 faster than D2

Re: Drilling D2 steel

Laser drilling and machining is independent of material hardness - www.virtek.ca