05-20-2015, 06:05 AM
The numbers indicate the characteristics of the material but I'm on my phone now and cannot access my files. Go to the Walter USA site and download one of their catalogs. All the info you need is in there.
Or you should be able to find it on the carbide depot web site.
Use the search page here (not the box at the top) and search for insert posts by PixMan. Especially the one on caring for a carbide endmill (or something like that). I think he goes through the process of making the necessary decisions based on the recommended info from an insert supplier. Whilst it is milling related, the process is very similar to turning.
If you go to the Walter site you should download the calculator mentioned in PixMan's post.
Or you should be able to find it on the carbide depot web site.
Use the search page here (not the box at the top) and search for insert posts by PixMan. Especially the one on caring for a carbide endmill (or something like that). I think he goes through the process of making the necessary decisions based on the recommended info from an insert supplier. Whilst it is milling related, the process is very similar to turning.
If you go to the Walter site you should download the calculator mentioned in PixMan's post.
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