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JPB · #1 10-18-2007, 04:42 PM

I was wondering if anyone had an idea on how you can break your chips while running plastic product on a cnc lathe

Big_d · #2 10-18-2007, 11:03 PM

To get a good cut and finish you have trouble breaking chips of Teflon. I have used a vacuum attachment on the tool post before to control the stream and keep the dust down.
Cheers
Darren

JPB · #3 10-22-2007, 12:39 PM

Thanks Darren, We use a vacuum but with tool changing and all we have to have to door open to hold the vacuum. thanks again.

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