Thread: Using hole punches on die cast boxes
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Old 9th Feb 2019, 8:46 pm   #3
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Default Re: Using hole punches on die cast boxes
Don't do it! The aluminium is guaranteed to crack.

Chain drilling and filing is the way to go.
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