09-11-2015, 07:04 AM
Thanks Rob, that is perfectly clear. I thought I was being clever by plunging a hole at either end but obviously not.
So when I get another go at it, I will (1) rough it out with a smaller end mill and (2) cut in one direction, withdrawing the tool each time for the return and (3) plunge at the start of the cut just to the depth for that pass.
I'll have to figure out how to set up end stops on my machine, makes sense rather than relying on the dials.
Any suggestion what would be an appropriate size endmill to rough out with for a 1/4" finished size?
So when I get another go at it, I will (1) rough it out with a smaller end mill and (2) cut in one direction, withdrawing the tool each time for the return and (3) plunge at the start of the cut just to the depth for that pass.
I'll have to figure out how to set up end stops on my machine, makes sense rather than relying on the dials.
Any suggestion what would be an appropriate size endmill to rough out with for a 1/4" finished size?
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.