Drilling Rubber
Drilling Rubber
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I am making a prototype out of rubber. I need to drill 3/4" holes in the rubber and I have no experience with machining or manufacturing of rubber. I am looking for any information to assist me (such as speeds and feeds).
Any Help would be greatly appreciated!
Any Help would be greatly appreciated!





RE: Drilling Rubber
Sanding/grinding works okay for material removal (shaping), if cutting pressure is kept low.
Beyond that, if you must machine, try freezing the part first (freeze it in the vise/collet/holder to help it stay cold longer). Freezing it may help make the rubber stiffer and not flex as much when cutting/machining. Maybe try doing the machining inside a walk-in freezer...
RE: Drilling Rubber
RE: Drilling Rubber
We use a laboratory cork/stopper borer to punch holes in sheets of rubber up to about 3/4" thickness.