Chamfering tool

[David Da Costa]

I cut mostly 6061 aluminum with my KX1 mill using a 0.25 carbide end mill.

I would like to be able to put a 45 degree chamfer along the edges, can someone recommend an appropriate tool.

Thanks


David

[Shotout]

I generally use a 90 deg drill mill when programing as it is easy for operators to setup. I like drill mills of differing sizes since you can use say a .25in to break edges even in tight corners and chamfer holes eliminating a lot of deburring. It doubles as a spot drill for chamfering holes as well as a mill for linear moves so it is more versatile than a chamfer mill. You could also invest in an inserted chamfer mill with an insert specifically for aluminum. See the links for a couple of examples.

Drill Mill
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=67993051

Inserted chamfer mill
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...64395&PMT4NO=0

[Get lucky]

I just us a $5 spot drill works great in steel sst and alum.

Kyle

[MarkieMark834]

im trying to develop some contacts on CNC Zone I am offering any any of the members here a pretty good discount on anything made out of carbide. we have a large inventory superior quality and technology.