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Subject:Re: Headlight Crack Protection
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:01:12 -0700
on 19/9/03 1:20 pm, Kim Brennan wrote:

> Actually, I'd suggest a slower drill speed. Less heating of the
> material (and hence less melting.)
>
> I've worked with both acrylic and polycarbonate (in my pinball hobby).
> Never had a problem with the plastic melting from a regular
> drill...only when polishing (using a dremel).

I meant the feed rate, not the drill speed :)

Alistair