Would this be able to drill out aircraft grade aluminum?
1972917
I'm not sure what aircraft grade aluminum is, one thing I do know: I by mistake didn't position the drill bit to go through the hole of the metal tray, the drill drilled a hole through the metal tray- which is pretty thick.
1972918
This is a light weight drill and it depends on the weight of the aluminum you want to drill so the answer is I really don't know.If you wanted to try I would suggest starting with a small bit and working up I hope this helps you
1972919
Probably, but the drill itself is a little wobbly (1mm) so if absolute precision is needed, spend some more money on a better model.
1972920
I worked at Boeing for several years and have worked with O material as well as clad. I'd say it would depend on the size of bore or hole that you would need. Under 3/8th's, it would probably do a passable job of it but anything over 1/2 in., it might be a bit rough. I've used mine for wood such as oak which is fairly hard itself.
1944103
It worked extremely well with 3/16 1.2 inch aluminum. My guess is if the manual says 1/4 works it will. The tool doesnt seem to be lacking in the power department at all. Its very powerful and solid. Not a single hick up
687129
I am not sure about aluminum but mine cuts oil drilling pipe with no problems. I cut over one hundred pipes last summer with one blade and it is still cutting strong.
2256318
I don't see why not, it works great with aluminum, all shapes, sizes and thickness.
1139532
You could but you need to watch your contact time because aluminum will heat up quickly. And this tool has a lot of RPM's
911210
I don't know but most likely yes. I used it to bond aluminum to aluminum. It is an excellent - strong epoxy
1075317
Joe, There is no documentation regarding the grade of aluminum. My guess is that it isn't "tool grade" aluminum.
1660406
I don't know, I will have to check the specifications. It it is on the tool I will respond again later.For drilling high RPM is ok, but I think you might want to drive screws a little slower, I will provide more later.Brad
1566825
I've used mine on aluminum. There is a pad to soften the base. But as far as the tool doing a good job , it's a solid performer. Just find the right grit and matrix for the metal you're working on
569479
It can do it but if you will be making frequent holes of this caliber i would suggest a Milwaukie hammer drill. But these do everything I need except drill through concrete slabs.
367054
Yes. I have not used the drill much but it seems to be pretty powerful. Hope this helps.
140428
Absolutely....Just make sure a drill bit designed to drill metal is being used.
115491
Yes it will cut steel or aluminum. A regular wood cutting chop/miter saw will cut aluminum . We cut thousands of pieces of aluminum both ways
1298860
Yes...if you are careful to keep the material flat on a backer board. And remember this cutter is to be used only on a drill press. I have used these cutters to cut instrument holes in .090 aluminium.
1661149
Don't know if the saw will work or not. We like the job it does on our log projects. However, I would think you would need a metal cutting blade to cut aluminum.
2071950
Yes, it has more than enough power, but, it would be slow. You would be better off with a hammer drill.
43625
This unit turns too fast to cut aluminum. I think you would run the risk of melting the aluminum into the bit.