Tooling-Slitter advice

[TomG]

(03-01-2017, 09:25 PM)pepi Wrote: Tom,
I was thinking a slitter would give me a tool that could be used for other machining as well, more vestal than the end mill...

However the end mill might just be the best option cost wise. Wait until I actually need a slitter for a specific purpose Buying one now, does not mean it will work for whatever later on....... Murphy's law rule #1.

Yup end mill is it .....

Thanks,
Greg

Just be sure to use an end mill that is smaller than the slot you need. Unlike a slitting saw, end mills will cut a slot larger than their diameter, due to flex.

Tom