Would LOVE to see video of this! (not doubting your claim - just would really like to watch it!)
Originally Posted by
Steve Seebold
I use 120 PSI with my drawbar, adjusted so I have to hold the TTS holder exactly right to get it in the collet, and with a 1/2 inch end mill, the TTS holder still pulls down if I take too much cut.
My solution is to take smaller cuts at a high speed and high feed. For that I use a DuraMill WhisperKut 3 flute end mill.
I will typically take about a .030 to .050 depth of cut at 3,500 to 4,000 RPM, about .200 to .250 wide at 30 to 40 IPM on 1018 steel.
These end mills cost a little more, but believe me, they're worth it.
If you go to the DuraMill site and read the testimonials, there is one on thre from me from back in 2005.
Tormach PCNC 1100, SprutCAM, Alibre CAD