Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] orange peel on aluminum

george@... wrote:

> I used a flycutter on a peice of 6061-t6 and got a organge peel type
> texture.
> What causes this?
>
> TIA
> Geo.

Hello George

> The same happens sometimes polishing aluminum.

> Aluminum oxid contaminated grains are much harder

> then plain aluminum. These parts are in the surface

and start to creep and slides away. You can compare it with pack ice.
Keep the presure low (realy sharp bit dont forget that for aluminum you
need
a 40 cicel angle) and avoid to much heat.
´Good Luck
Sven Peter

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