Very Small cutter

[djh82uk]

Hey Guys

I am trying to make a very small propeller around 0.35" in diameter, my problem is, how the hell can I mill it? the smallest tool i have is a 0.05" end mill, but it obviously cannot get in between the blades, can you get smaller cutting bits? I want to cut it out of 0.06" thick aluminium. I have not figured out 3D drawing yet so is simply a cut out of a shape.

Any ideas on what I could use?

DJH

[djh82uk]

Have not figured a way around it, but instead I used 0.009" thick brass with a 30 degree engraving bit, as it was so thin it only used the point of the engraving bit, making it effectivley a very small diameter tool. the added bonus is that i can bend the blades to give a 3d propeller effect.

DJH

[Oldmanandhistoy]

http://cnc-plus.de/index.php?cat=c44_1-Flute.html

John

[djh82uk]

ooh Thats great thank you

I did not know they could be used that small

once again thanks for your help , will order some later

DJH

[keebler303]

www.kodiakcuttingtools.com

has them down to .005"

Matt