stackyFACTSMilling chunks of solid steel generates horrifying friction. Without massive hoses blasting milky synthetic coolant directly onto the cutting tool, the drill bit would rapidly overheat, completely lose its hardened properties, and physically weld itself permanently into the very part it was actively trying to cut.
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