03-27-2019, 05:53 AM
Here's another quick question; what is a reasonable depth per pass, cutting a slot with a 10mm 3-flute carbide endmill at 850RPM in 4140? I'm cutting the vertical part of the circular T-slot (see my frankenmill project thread), the carbide endmill is cutting like a beast but I've only been brave enough to go .150" per pass. Got to go to 1" deep and each pass is taking 45 minutes. 5 hours of cutting at the present rate. How deep could I get away with per pass to speed the process up?
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
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Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.