06-02-2013, 06:58 AM
(06-01-2013, 08:29 AM)EdK Wrote: Beautiful parts Russ. How does 303 SS machine?
Ed
Hi Ed,
303 machines very nice compared to other stainless steels. You just have to remember it is NOT steel, and cannot be treated as such with regard to speeds and feeds, DOC, WOC, and tool wear. Stick to the parameters dictated by the SFM of the material and the tooling being used to machine it and you should have no issues, unless working with longer flat pieces......there is a process you must follow to keep them flat, and it's making sure what ever you remove from one side you remove from the other otherwise it will bow like a son of a bitch!
Later,
Russ