finlander 1 Report post Posted February 7, 2007 Has anyone attempted drilling a hole in titanium? I am talking only a 1/16" thick. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vodkaman 894 Report post Posted February 7, 2007 Nasty stuff. As an apprentice, I was always given the titanium panels to be drilled. Slow speed and press very hard, otherwise too much heat builds up and you fry the bit. If you do a web search, they say the same things. Place the sheet on a metal plate, if you use a wooden bench top, you will just make a dimple. If the metal is tarnished, you need to clean this off first, as it is actually harder than the metal. Wear safety glasses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falkners 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2007 No big deal. If you are drilling a lot of holes a cobalt drill will outlast a high speed drill but other than that maybe a lubricant/cutting fluid such as "Cool Tool" would help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
