Hex Broach Options?

[ChuckDickerson]

Originally Posted by Doug G

While I haven't bought import broaches, I'd be a bit leary. It really comes down to how much you plan on using it. If you had a specific piece you'd like to broach and you don't think you'd ever use it again, perhaps saving the money and purchasing an import broach is good. But if you know your team may use it each year - buy a Dumont and you'll know it'll get the job done when you need it too. I'd hate to imagine having to broach a part 2 days before ship and have it fail (imports will simply break). Don't put your team in that position. If you do go with an import, make sure to use lots of cutting fluid and stick to broaching only Aluminum and Mild Steel components not stainless (which some stock gears come in). Hope this helps provide some insight.

Thanks for the good advice. I was thinking about the same thing but wondered if anyone would reply with a "Yeah, they work fine and are justs as good as Dumont". I kind of doubt I will hear that though. Like you said, I suspect they would do fine for aluminum and mild steel but anything harder would wear them out quickly.