10-29-2015, 09:14 PM
Thanks for the info Pixman. It has prompted me to consider a larger F4080 given that ODHT0504ZZN-G88 in grade WK10 or WXN15 inserts produce reduced load on the mill.
My Mill is only 1.5Hp but using the 40mm F4080 there appeared minimal if any loading cutting Alu using the WKP35S, max spindle speed and reasonable depth of cut.
What is the largest face mill I can consider? There seems to be many more 50mm and 65mm models ( and larger) come up for sale and they have 22mm bore which I prefer. Is 65 mm too large for my machine?
If 65mm is OK I will keep the 40mm for steel and look for a larger model for Alu using ODHT0504ZZN-G88 in grade WK10 or WXN15. There is currently a WALTER F2280 B 052 Z04 03 22MM ARBOR available but I can't find out if it takes 0504 or 0605 inserts (Not listed in 2012 Catalogue) If it takes 0605 inserts this would be great as WK10 and WXN15 inserts are more readily available in the larger size.
Cheers
Ron
My Mill is only 1.5Hp but using the 40mm F4080 there appeared minimal if any loading cutting Alu using the WKP35S, max spindle speed and reasonable depth of cut.
What is the largest face mill I can consider? There seems to be many more 50mm and 65mm models ( and larger) come up for sale and they have 22mm bore which I prefer. Is 65 mm too large for my machine?
If 65mm is OK I will keep the 40mm for steel and look for a larger model for Alu using ODHT0504ZZN-G88 in grade WK10 or WXN15. There is currently a WALTER F2280 B 052 Z04 03 22MM ARBOR available but I can't find out if it takes 0504 or 0605 inserts (Not listed in 2012 Catalogue) If it takes 0605 inserts this would be great as WK10 and WXN15 inserts are more readily available in the larger size.
Cheers
Ron
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