Originally Posted by dang  I'm thinking of machining high density or graphite specifically for Aluminum and Zamak molds. I've seen some nice chemical additives that make release a snap and improve the castings finish.
I also read that I'll have to use Diamond End Mills to cut the Graphite. Does it machine easily, or is it very difficult? Please illuminate me further. |
Your best bet as far as milling Graphite would be to use PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) tipped endmills. They are widely used in the aerospace industry already.