View Full Version : Carbide counter sink ?


Ken_Shea
02-02-2006, 01:58 PM
I have several USA made 1/2" 90 degree 3 flute countersinks, they are all carbide, however the cutter is brazed or silver soldered to the 3/8" shaft. My question is, have any of you used similiar cutters for light profile chamfering aluminum or are these solder joints only designed for vertical cuts.

Thanks
Ken

psychomill
02-02-2006, 02:19 PM
Brazed carbide countersinks should have no problem chamfering aluminum.... although I always use chamfer mills...

Geof
02-02-2006, 02:23 PM
Sometimes the three flute countersinks have minimal clearance behind the cutting edge to help reduce chatter. Used as a cutter they may rub badly.

DareBee
02-02-2006, 02:26 PM
I have, it will work
I also agree with the other 2 guys

Ken_Shea
02-02-2006, 04:23 PM
Guys, thanks for the input.
Looks like the answer is, yes it will, but !

Geof, you are right on the money on the clearance, it is there but it ain't much.

Ken