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by solomon
Fri 23 Nov , 2018 14:26 pm
Forum: VMC 1300
Topic: Machining Plans for Aluminium
Replies: 3
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Re: Machining Plans for Aluminium

Oh and for both those end mills at those feedrates, you can max the rpm's at 4000
by solomon
Fri 23 Nov , 2018 14:20 pm
Forum: VMC 1300
Topic: Machining Plans for Aluminium
Replies: 3
Views: 8461

Re: Machining Plans for Aluminium

It depends on size and material of the tool you're using. With aluminium you want to be using a 3 flute end mill with about a 50-60 degree helix. Carbide would be ideal but you can use HSS. You want a step over of about 10% - 15% of the tool diameter and a depth of cut of about 1x diameter. As I say...