Originally Posted by Chuck Reamer  Im actually looking for 500+ IPM, for 3-D surface finishing of cavities. |
Maybe want to be looking a machines with names like Yasda and Roders then.
As far as appropriate cutter size, I find it to be a pain using only a 3/8" to pocket out a fairly large cavity. |
Bigger cutters need more HP, without enough power metal removal rate drops as the cutter gets larger.
More HP requires a larger machine or you will beat the slides and screws to death.