Drill Bits for Plastic (Acrylic, plexiglass, ABS, lexan, Polycarbonate, PVC) Norseman 7pc Acrylic Point Drill Set in Vinyl Pouch. Includes 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32" 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" Part BG4650A

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Use clamps or weights to keep it in place and prevent the material from warping or spinning during the drilling process.

So the first drilling precaution is that you have to ensure that you wear all the appropriate protective gears. Besides, they have 135 degrees split point design to eliminate walking and increase self-centering and cutting speeds.Once the acrylic has been prepared for drilling and is appropriately marked, the drilling process itself is extremely easy. However, if you regularly drill into plastic, and need bits of varying sizes, then we’d definitely recommend these drill bits.

Further, be sure to bring the drill bit speed setting to a lower value every time the drill bit exits the plastic material. Maintaining low speeds in such instances helps to reduce friction which also leads to low heat generation. Then last but not least, you will also realize that drilled acrylic materials are also commonly used in picture frames. Mark where you are going to drill: Do not try to drill acrylic freehand as your holes are unlikely to line up correctly. While at it you also need to make sure that you clamp it tightly to prevent it from moving when you already start drilling.The added benefit of these bits is they can make it easier to start your hole without the need for a countersink bit. Lightly press the drill into the material and let it sink through - do not try to force the drill through the plastic too quickly. The best drill bits for this job are Titanium coated and will remain shorp through this and many more jobs. Just before you even start to do this process, you must ensure that you conform to the particular safety standards. This serves the same purpose as a dowel bit – ensuring that the bit is lined up and does not move as you begin to drill the hole.