I use a 395 Dremel, which has workable 'runout' and is more robust. I don't use it for side cutting tiles etc. to wear the bearings. I do use it with cutoff blades for machine screws or scoring PCBs. The problem is with the Dremel press wobble. Anyhow I ordered the FBS115 Proxxon tool, mini machine vise, and matched CNC machined press as a 'upgrade' . I have the x-y table on hand already, to do a bit of slotting for RF PCBs or SPADE connector slotting as required. The dremel will get used for the cutoff blades or the > 1.2mm holes. I got a 4" table saw with a diamond blade that rips through PCBs (1/16" blade) and dumps the dust at the bottom. The solution with fine dust is to wet the PCB before drilling/cutting; lowers wear on the bits as well. A vaseline wipe works as well and evaporates during soldering. I back light the PCB with a pair of hi brightness white LEDs before drilling. No missed holes or vias as I etch the donuts. I also donut pad the 6-32 machine screw holes to centre punch with a 1mm drill before the 3mm. I did try laser cutting/drilling FR1 phenolic but it carbonizes and requires multiple low power passes.
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Re: Drilling circuit boards on the cheap:
2016-02-16 by AncelB
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