What tools

[Rune]

What cutting tools are you mostly using.
In norway is Sandvik and Seco some of the biggest.
I have run very good results width Sandvik R210 plungemill.
I did a job 15-20 minutes shorter than i did width Seco and Iscar.
Do you have a favorite tool?
Si plunge milling popular in your workshop?

[Karl_T]

For serious metal removal, I like the Sandvik R-390 insert. Its amazing what this new generation of inserts can do. This tooling is not center cutting, no plunge milling allowed.

Karl

[lgreeves]

Plunge milling is as good as the design of your spindle. I don't have an opinion for or against the process, just be aware of the machine tool.
I have had success with all brands of tooling. It comes down to the deal a sales person can give you. I say play the sales person for the best deal.

[Rune]

Originally Posted by Karl_T For serious metal removal, I like the Sandvik R-390 insert. Its amazing what this new generation of inserts can do. This tooling is not center cutting, no plunge milling allowed. Karl

In januar sandvik is coming with a R390-18 insert so can ramping/spiral interopl.
I have got 30 pcs of them.For testing in my workshop for Sandvik Sweden in 1030 grade.
They will be called "PMR".