06-18-2015, 06:53 PM
Well, ran these parts today, and have to tell you......everything came out perfect......so far that is.
Parts held size without issue. No chipping or broken edges. No worn out tooling, and not a problem with chip control at all.
Approached the job using variable flute carbide end mills, and aluminum specific face milling inserts.
Here's some pics of the parts after the 1st op has been completed.
![[Image: 20150618_154046_zpsisdfolbh.jpg]](http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa90/wrustle/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150618_154046_zpsisdfolbh.jpg)
![[Image: 20150618_154053_zpsqqow4bm0.jpg]](http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa90/wrustle/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150618_154053_zpsqqow4bm0.jpg)
![[Image: 20150618_154102_zps81pwqlse.jpg]](http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa90/wrustle/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150618_154102_zps81pwqlse.jpg)
I used my Walter Valenite 2.00" face mill with Walter aluminum specific inserts to clean the top surface, then using some Lakeshore Carbide Variable 3 Flute Carbide End Mills we profiled and finished all the boss diameters, and again with a Lakeshore .125" carbide chamfer mill chamfered the parts complete.
Walter Valenite 2.00" Face Mill 9550 RPM 150 IPM .06" DOC .500" WOC (width of blank)
Lakeshore Carbide .500" Variable 3 Flute End Mill 12,000 RPM 90 IPM - Profile .300" DOC .125" WOC
Lakeshore Carbide .375" Variable 3 Flute End Mill 12,000 RPM 90 IPM - Rough and Finish the three bosses. .142" DOC UP TO .375" WOC
Lakeshore Carbide .125" Chamfer Mill 4 Flute 12,000 RPM 100 IPM Chamfer complete .010" X 45*
As I said, chip control was a non-issue!
![[Image: 20150618_154036_zps7mvrd6gg.jpg]](http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa90/wrustle/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150618_154036_zps7mvrd6gg.jpg)
The tool in pocket 19 (.500" dia. variable 3 flute) did the trick along with its .375" dia. counterpart. The face mill shown is the Walter 3" version of the 2" Walter face mill I used. The inserts shown are the same however, razor sharp edges and make quick work at low torque of any job!!
![[Image: 20150618_154126_zpsysccet3q.jpg]](http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa90/wrustle/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150618_154126_zpsysccet3q.jpg)
Sorry folks......too busy to get any video.............
Best Regards,
Russ
Parts held size without issue. No chipping or broken edges. No worn out tooling, and not a problem with chip control at all.
Approached the job using variable flute carbide end mills, and aluminum specific face milling inserts.
Here's some pics of the parts after the 1st op has been completed.
I used my Walter Valenite 2.00" face mill with Walter aluminum specific inserts to clean the top surface, then using some Lakeshore Carbide Variable 3 Flute Carbide End Mills we profiled and finished all the boss diameters, and again with a Lakeshore .125" carbide chamfer mill chamfered the parts complete.
Walter Valenite 2.00" Face Mill 9550 RPM 150 IPM .06" DOC .500" WOC (width of blank)
Lakeshore Carbide .500" Variable 3 Flute End Mill 12,000 RPM 90 IPM - Profile .300" DOC .125" WOC
Lakeshore Carbide .375" Variable 3 Flute End Mill 12,000 RPM 90 IPM - Rough and Finish the three bosses. .142" DOC UP TO .375" WOC
Lakeshore Carbide .125" Chamfer Mill 4 Flute 12,000 RPM 100 IPM Chamfer complete .010" X 45*
As I said, chip control was a non-issue!
The tool in pocket 19 (.500" dia. variable 3 flute) did the trick along with its .375" dia. counterpart. The face mill shown is the Walter 3" version of the 2" Walter face mill I used. The inserts shown are the same however, razor sharp edges and make quick work at low torque of any job!!
Sorry folks......too busy to get any video.............
Best Regards,
Russ