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    Angled holes through tube

    You don't mention volumes, but you could pilot from both sides then finish straight thou. Also solid carbide mills will deflect less. We index the parts in these operations. Joker
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    Spec ds-27-06?

    The machinery Handbook will have all the info you need about a 9/16-18 unf thread page 1217 22nd edition. Joker
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    GD&T Web Resources

    The Engineeringedge is an excellent site! thanks Frankenstein
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    Surface roughness

    12.5s is equal to a 500 RMS. Saw cut or rough mill finish. Hope this helps Coach Joker
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    Machining plastic

    It really depends on what type of plastic. But generally you should use a 2 flute endmill. Lots of coolant. Run your spindle as high as you can . Feed about .010" chip load.This should give you at least a 125RMS finish. Good luck

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