Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: "Best Practice" Recommendations - Reply to Jon Elson

glee@... wrote:

> Jon, it sounds like I was running my 1/8" end mill WAY too slow (2500 RPM)
> to cut aluminim.
>
> I think the Sherline tops out at something like 3500RPM.

Well, you can mill aluminum quite well at 3500 RPM, it just takes a little
longer.

> I looks like I plan to use such small cutters that I should go and purchase
> the 10,000 RPM Spindle upgrade.

If it is not too expensive, you can get a lot better performance at that
speed.

Jon