Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Resolution and surface finish

Joe, We need more information, material, depth of pocket, speeds, feeds,
coolant, climb or conventional milling, how far is the enmill sticking
out? I don't think the .0005" step resolution is the problem.

Terry


Joe Vicars wrote:

>
> I am milling a circlular pocket with a 1/2" 2 flute HSS. The sides
> of the pocket don't have that great of a surface finish. My mill has
> .0005" minimum step resolution. Can this be causing the vertical lines
> or is it something else like vibration? Dull tool? Will a 4 flute give
> a better side finish?
> The thing is that the original Bridegeport series 1 (boss5) only had
> .001" resolution
>