Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Ballscrew machining

sound advice Steve,

take a cut and don't let tool dwell, use a power feed if possible. Machinist often make this mistake and don't get the best out of cutting tools.

Neville


----- Original Message ----
From: Steve Blackmore <steve@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 13 April, 2008 12:47:08 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Ballscrew machining

On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:22:47 -0700, you wrote:

>Good advice but I recommend that you also not try to take an interupted cut because that will damage the carbide insert. I try to under cut the hardened area of the outer surface in one cut

Hi Dan - depends entirely on the insert and carbide grade. Correct
choice of insert and interrupted cuts aren't a problem.

Steve Blackmore
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