Okay Slant Pro Tribe - Need some info and suggestions. After a mind numbing weekend of trying to part off 1" and 1.25" 304 Stainless Steel and cooking I don't know how many inserts and finally killing my Tormach 3/4" parting tool (got caught before exiting the cut and moved in Z bending the tool) - Looking to purchase something new for this and need some suggestions.
Tormach does not sell anything but had this information to share:
"As far as parting goes, stainless steels cut better with smaller tool engagement, so switching to a holder that uses GTN-3 or even GTN-2 will reduce the amount of load the tool is seeing. Again, you might want to look at stainless steel specific inserts. Also makes sure you have the area flooded with coolant (this applies to all tools), if you get too dry when you're in the groove it will cause problems. You want to have the tool at the centerline or slightly below, not higher. You should also try using the pecking option in the parting conversational. This really helps to break the chick with stainless steel, especially if you don't have a specialty insert."
So what are your recommendations for tooling and inserts. Mainly my question is about 304 SS but would also like to pick up inserts that would cut aluminum better.
Thanks!!!