Drilling and Tapping Holes in a CNC Router Bed
We drilled and tapped our ShopSabre CNC Router bed for different work holding options. Let's walk through how we did that.
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Feeds & Speeds for Phenolic
You'll need to turn off safe limits (on WinCNC) and potentially use a longer tool holder like a 100mm length.
.266" (17/64) Diameter HSS Drill - Clearance Drill for 1/4-20 Hardware
4300 RPM
13 IPM (.003" FPT)
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Pecking: Deep Drilling, Full Retract
Pecking Depth 0.2
Do not drill into steel with CNC - you want to be just shy.
Manual Steps
Hand Pre-Drill Steel for 1/4-20 Tap – 13/64" – https://pdxc.co/drill-1-4-20
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Hand Tap 1/4-20 into Frame by Hand
1/4-20 Tap - https://pdxc.co/1-4-20tap
Tap Handle - https://pdxc.co/tap-handle
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