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Apples
02-01-2006, 07:46 AM
Can I drill AISI 1020 plate steel with a drill bit?

Is this just like a normal steel. It is easy to put a drill bit through with a power drill. Is is expensive steel?

Cheers

Peter

Mcgyver
02-01-2006, 08:02 AM
i think its just basic low carbon steel, similair to 1018

Drummervic
02-01-2006, 12:15 PM
i think its just basic low carbon steel, similair to 1018

Yup its a low carbon steel, 0.20% carbon. According to a machinability chart it has a 72% machinibilty rating compared to 1212 steel.

From what I have done its really easy to work with, and relatively cheap i believe.

-victor