Sorry about the 1" depth...I realized I had forgotten to specify that it was a 1" depth after I had written it.
It is a .1285" DIA. drill bit.
Could the angle of the bit also be the problem? I'm using a 118 degree bit.
Right now, every thing is manual and done on a drill press which is completley exposed. I will be automating the drill and the entire system will be enclosed.
I am drilling a 1" Hole (#30 drill bit) through 304 SS. My problem is bit breakage. My parts, which are being hand drilled, is part of the problem.
I would like to know the best style/hardness of drill bit and lubricants to use. Also there has been some debate in my machine shop about the angle...