Originally Posted by radioactive  Sorry, I don't follow you on the 1" * 2" = 2" = Stupid comment? Was this referring to the depth of cut of 1.5 to 2.0 times the diameter size of the end mill?
I do understand that it will take some trial and error and have been using some references including the machinery's handbook for speeds and feeds, however I've had a hard time finding info on the depth of cut to be used.
I thought a DOC of 0.125" was alot of material... |
Yes I was talking depth!
Here is something to try!! Lets say your using a 3/8"e-mill and you are trying to cut something out. I would try something like 2500 - 3000rpm .150 to .200 peck at 30"min.
However! this will depend on the machine and how much your spindle can pull.
I do assume that you are not going to do production runs!
As noted above by another poster almost every machine acts just a little different and trial and error is a must.
Setup will also come into play when higher precision is required.
I would like to help more but it is hard without running your machine.