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The high speed/rpm was correct, but try with less pressure to aid the chip evacuation for a cleaner finish and less deformation at the mouth of the hole.
Use low enough pressure to the point that you do not feel the need to "peck" (repeatedly insert and recede the drill).
Lubricants are messy but if you can't get low enough pressure for the finish ...
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