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Drill Stainless Steel at Medium Speed with Lubricant

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When drilling into stainless steel, a material known for its hardness and tendency to work-harden, the recommended approach is to use a medium drilling speed. Crucially, a spray lubricant should be applied to the drilling area. This lubrication helps reduce friction, dissipate heat, and ensures a smoother cut, preserving the life of the drill bit and preventing the stainless steel from hardening further.

Goal: Effectively drill through stainless steel using proper lubrication and speed.

Tools and materials

  • Drill — Driving the drill bit through materials
  • Stainless Steel Sheet — Demonstrating drilling through stainless steel
  • Spray Lubricant — Lubricating the drilling process on stainless steel

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No problem whatsoever. If you want to drill something like tile, slow it down. It's also recommended to use water. I don't have any water handy right now, so I'm drilling it dry, but you should use water. If you want to drill something like stainless, hit it with a little spray lubricant, and you're going to kind of go medium speed. And if you ever do wear out the bit, get it back to us, we'll swap you out. We're based in Nashville, Tennessee. millnertools.com. Use fixit20 as a promo code at the end. You'll save 20%.

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