Re: 1/32" end mill slotting
Originally Posted by
zero_divide
With coolant you would be able to make the cut- no problem.
Also it helps to have a short stickout,
In your case, i believe small flutes are getting clogged up with aluminum.
Decrease the depth of cut by half and it will stop breaking.
I would pay attention to what this guy says. I would have suggested a depth of cut equal to half the diameter of the end mill and 4 IPM.
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