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06-24-2010, 09:32 PM
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What thickness of aluminum can I part from solid rod stock and have the parted piece not be bent/broken? I imagine I can safely get down to 0.1", but as I start to decrease the thickness, at what point will I run into trouble (assuming proper cutting speed, etc.)? Thanks so much for any help/advice you can give!  |
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06-25-2010, 12:25 PM
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| Look up follow rest. This is how you cut 'thin' material. 'Thin' here referencing smaller diameter which is what I think you mean. Without a follow rest you are limited to very short lengths from the chuck. |
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