10-29-2015, 04:50 AM
My 16mm to R8 Face mill arbour finally arrived in the mail yesterday ( mail to Au is snail pace). I am going away for some time in 2 days time but I just couldn't resist putting a piece os 6061 Alu in the vice and making a few cuts. Used CRC66 as lubricant because I am out of WD40 but the results were very pleasing. Mirror finish even with my hand feed. Tried several spindle speed from 1000 to 1800 rpm, depth of cuts from 0.05 to 0.2mm and slow to fast hand feed rates and the finish was a mirror finish every time. I am totally impressed. This is with with the general purpose ODMT 0504ZZN-D57 Grade WKP35S supplied with the face mill. Hope to try some G88 WXN15 inserts when I can find some which may give an even better finish if thats possible.
Thanks Pixman
Thanks Pixman
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