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m0cemdave · 10th Feb 2019, 4:24 pm

Steve has got his answer (step drill in press) and hopefully a successful outcome.

But I can add that I have used Q-max cutters in diecast boxes for years. Although the circular cutout piece always disintegrates, which is useful because it's easy to clear from the tool afterwards, I don't think I have ever broken a box or lid.

I wonder if there is wide variation in the quality of diecast boxes, or at least in the mix of alloys used? Or maybe it depends on how sharp the cutter is?

10th Feb 2019, 4:24 pm	#21
m0cemdave Octode Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, UK. Posts: 1,219	Re: Using hole punches on die cast boxes Steve has got his answer (step drill in press) and hopefully a successful outcome. But I can add that I have used Q-max cutters in diecast boxes for years. Although the circular cutout piece always disintegrates, which is useful because it's easy to clear from the tool afterwards, I don't think I have ever broken a box or lid. I wonder if there is wide variation in the quality of diecast boxes, or at least in the mix of alloys used? Or maybe it depends on how sharp the cutter is?