Punching vs. Drilling — Holes And How We Make Them

How many strokes can you do in a minute? The fastest punch can only punch 7˝ of stock per minute. If you can drill four lifts of stock per minute you are already ahead of the game. A good operator can drill six or seven lifts per minute. Since many drills can drill through 2˝ or 3˝ lifts, it becomes even more apparent that drilling is faster.