Thanks cutsall
I can get 140in/m on rapid travel with accuracy, I can get even more but thats what I let as maximum velocity on my machine ( on Z i get a little less )
I dont think its possible to cut at 1 tool diameter depth on my machine, not in one step, I cutted a 1 inch part but it was with 0.1'' each step and a really light side cut and i actually got a good finish on that part
That link you posted its like all the other calculators i was talking about, it doesnt ask you about the depth of cut anywhere
Im using 4 flute endmills I dont have any 2 flute or 3 flute, i know 4 flute it suppose to hold more chips to the flute making the aluminium to weld on the tool and stopping my machine...
Do you think i try a bunch of speeds and depths and when i find one that looks good I calculate the SFM from the set up i had and use that to calculate for other tools? As far as I've tested here things look going a bit random... |