View Full Version : Teflon Plastic lathe machining


JPB
10-18-2007, 03:42 PM
I was wondering if anyone had an idea on how you can break your chips while running plastic product on a cnc lathe

Big_d
10-18-2007, 10:03 PM
To get a good cut and finish you have trouble breaking chips of Teflon. I have used a vacuum attachment on the tool post before to control the stream and keep the dust down.
Cheers
Darren

JPB
10-22-2007, 11:39 AM
Thanks Darren, We use a vacuum but with tool changing and all we have to have to door open to hold the vacuum. thanks again.