SUS304

[mattpatt]

Hi Guys,

Trying to machine some stainless 304 and having all sorts of issues.

I have to cut a chunk out of it at a depth of 16mm.

I'm having reasonable results with a 12mm 4F carbide endmill at 1250rpm, full depth, 1mm step over and 600mm/min feed rate.

I'm sure there's a better way.

I have a HSS 16mm router, but haven't used one so not sure what to do with it.

Can anyone advise. For your info I have a Haas VF2 10k spindle.

[jamesu229]

If your are using a coated endmill, .5 mm stepover .25mm ipt 3000 rpm
watch what can be done with stainless at


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3AqIZURMbI"]YouTube - HIGH SPEED MACHINING(REALLY HIGH!!!)[/nomedia]