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Agave fiber/polymer matrix composites have recently been used in automotive, aerospace, and construction field, where they will be secure for shape-made applications. Hand lay-up is used to make Agave and Glass fiber-reinforced polyester composites (A/GFRP), Agave fiber-reinforced polyester composites (AFRP), and Glass fiber-reinforced polyester composites (GFRP). The impact energy absorbed and tensile strength for A/GFRP material are higher than those for AFRP material. Drilling of GFRP, AFRP, and A/GFRP composites is carried out by using carbide twist drill D 5407060 of 6 mm diameter. Process parameters include two distinct speeds (800 rpm and 1200 rpm) and two distinct feeds (0.02 mm/rev and 0.04 mm/rev). The influences of processing parameters on thrust force and delamination while drilling GFRP, AFRP, and A/GFRP materials are investigated. For the optimum process parameter (feed = 0 …