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    Stainless Drilling

    You might try a carbide bit and try using a center punch to hold the bit in place. Stepping up from smaller diameters is also a good method. Different types of stainless have different hardnesses. Also, stainless steel can be purchased with different hardnesses on the same type of material i.e...
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    SAE J429 Grade 5, U Bolt Fabrication

    I need a standard material that can be threaded 7/16 - 20, formed and hardened to meet the requirements for the spec.

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