Hey Nerv,
Hows that Fadal doing?
We've been very buisy lately... Our Fadal CNC with the retrofit control is doing very well. Today we machined 2124 T851 plate starting out at 1.12 thick and 15" x 20".
Using a 1" Sandvick 3 flute inseted end mill cutting at 12,000 RPM and .12 dp
Roughing at F400. and finishing at F220. for best surface finish...
This part goes from 32 lbs down to 3 lbs in less than 1 hour cycle time.
And we have to flip the part over and add clamps...
Good thing we have 1/4" lexan to protect us from fling chips.
The upgraded coolant pump and nozzels are a must at these speeds.
If you're ever in our neighborhood, stop by and see...
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