12-12-2014, 02:41 PM
I am making some shaper rings. They are 3/4" thick, 6.5" OD, will get turned down to 5.950. The inner dia on some will be 4-5" so that's a lot of boring and swarf.
What's the best way to do this? Can I cut out the ID close to required on the rotary table on the mill, then finish it up on the lathe? That way I still get a usable piece of aluminum that gets cut out of the middle.
Thanks.
What's the best way to do this? Can I cut out the ID close to required on the rotary table on the mill, then finish it up on the lathe? That way I still get a usable piece of aluminum that gets cut out of the middle.
Thanks.