Hi
I have a need to cut oval holes in stainless steel tube that has 1.6mm thick walls.
The tube is 31mm dia. and each hole needs to be 5mm by 10mm at intervals along the length of the tube.
Altogether I need to cut around 16 of these holes.
My concern is that I want to do it as fast as possible without introducing excessive heat.
I have been suggested the use of a drill followed by a tungsten carbide tipped burr. I am assuming that I will be able to use coolant on the burr.
Is there a better method?
I have a drill press with a cross slide table that enables me to control each cut.
I started off using an angle grinder but I am concerned about heat distortion using that method. It is faster and less precise but adequate (sort of!)
Any ideas anyone?
Andy