[apeman88]

Does anyone have experience milling foam inserts like the ons found inside pelican cases? I like to cut a few of the inserts (nicely) to fit my camera equipment. Was looking into a foam wire cutter but saw that milling is possible so thought if I can mill foam, it would be even better since I wil have depth control as well instead of cutting all the way though like you have to do wih a wire cutter.

Any suggestions on type of endmill needed as well as feed/speed?

Thanks!

Ken

[Brian Harris]

Hi,

We have milled camera case foam with a 1/2 in carbide cutter at full speed with reasonable results. We have a vacuum cleaner on it. We've held the foam in a just press fit plywood jig.
Have been advised that a carbide burr is what is used commercially.

Brian Harris

[apeman88]

Intersting!! Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to try it. Been wanting to cut some Pelican foam inserts to custom fit some of my guns. Thanks again!