05-25-2012, 08:51 PM
(05-25-2012, 08:18 PM)DaveH Wrote: Unal,
Because different grades of stainless steels can exhibit quite different cutting characteristics, it is important to know the grade of the stainless steel to be machined.
DaveH
I machined SS a few times a week years ago. VR Wesson was my favorite carbide and i slowed the lathe down and had no problems. I machined 304, 316 and Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20) for pump parts...Bob
Bob Wright
Metal Master Fab
Salem Ohio
Birthplace of the Silver and Deming drill bit.
5 Lathes, SBL Shaper, Lewis Mill, 7 drill presses, 5 welders...
Metal Master Fab
Salem Ohio
Birthplace of the Silver and Deming drill bit.
5 Lathes, SBL Shaper, Lewis Mill, 7 drill presses, 5 welders...