How many holes can you make with a standard Flowdrill?

CNC controlled: attempts in:

• St37, 2mm, M8, Flowdrill 7.3 short: 8000 – 10000 drillings / Pc
• In stainless steel possibly half
• In aluminum approx. 15000 drillings / Pc. and more

By hand similar amount of holes are accessible. Though to be taken into consideration in particular are:

• Flowdrill diameter and tool length
• Material thickness
• Material type
• Lubrication
• Heat development
• Vibrations
• Speeds
• Machine state and spindle state
• Feed speeds
• Ability for reproduction / exactness of the process guidance
• Surrounding conditions
• Application in bored holes