with a drill bit......
ANS 2 - It helps if you use an automatic centre punch first, so the bit doesn't slide. Also it's better if the drill bit is NOT new, so the edges are not extremely sharp. Drill at a fairly low speed (450-500 rpm) for best results. ( This all applies to Plexiglass too )
A file tip is attached to the tip of the "drill" and it is used to thin and smooth the acrylic.
You don't
It should NOT be sharpened . If anything,you can drill better holes in acrylic if the bit is slightly blunt.
Strip heater-to heat up the acrylic so that you can bend straight line edges into it Acrylic drill bits-so that it is easier to drill through the acrylic Square- to check that everything is lined up correctly and is straight Solvent cement-is used to join pieces of acrylic together
Yes, you can. Use a centre punch first so your drill bit doesn't 'skid' on the shiny surface.
I would use a "hole saw".
To drill your material safely using the pillar drill you have to stand not too far away from the machine so then you can quickly turn off the machinery when you've made your hole through your material (e.g: Wood, Metal etc...).
pillar drill , a handle, a design , a hippopotamus, a girl, a coping saw, a hand cutter, a window, an acrylic machine etc
Acrylic is hard when at room temperature, but becomes pliable when heated. It is sometimes transparent and comes in a range of colours. It can be bent into a shape, but it can snap if bent too much. It is easy to cut and not very flexible (depends on the thickness) and takes a long time to file down. However, when machining acrylic, make sure to lower the RPM of your drill or milling machine to prevent melting the acrylic. Also, use an endmill that is not a spiral, but has a straight cutting blade to prevent shattering (a common phenomenon with acrylic).
If you are looking for a professional nail drill, I would recommend something like the Primosa and Mystisa. They are both good commercial units at an affordable price. You can spend twice as much, but these two give you the most bang for your buck. You can find these units by doing search on their names, or get them where I always do: buffpinkies.com
Acrylic polymer is the medium binder of Acrylic paint
An acrylic fill helps improve the beauty of your acrylic nail.