If i drill a hole in a plexiglass tube will it break or crack?

Answer 1

Support the plexi-glass as much as possible. If its a tube then stick a wooden dowel rod inside it to take the "pushing" force. I drill through flat plexi-glass and lexan all the time without trouble using standard bits.

If your really worried about cracking it you can use an old soldering iron and burn your hole through.

Goodluck.

Miketyson26

Answer 2

Cut a piece of wood to the arc of the inside diameter for backing then at a very slow rpm and light pressure slowly drill the hole. If you have a drill press that has higher rpm then drill it there but still light pressure while drilling. Remember that the drill will want to grab as it breaks thru so be careful. Also use a little water or coolant to keep drill cool if the tube is thick walled.

Answer 3

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT YOU MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE PLEXIGLASS...TRY USING A HIGH END DRILL BIT USING A DRILL PRESS.

Answer 4

Start with the thinnest carbide bit, and work your way up to the desired dimension in increments. Holding the work in a vise, and using a drill press would be prime.

Answer 5

chances are it will! Try wrapping the area with masking tape and run the drill in very slowly and very little pressure. Give the heat generated time to spread.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

quite possible.start with a very small bit and work your way up to the size very slow.above all your bits "have" to be very extm sharp,,take it low and slow and good luck.