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  1. 12-03-2004, 02:42 AM #1
    cncshawn
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    Reamer Question?

    Any chance of a reamer handling .025"? Of course this is only .0125" on each side. I know that is a big cut, I have always went with no more than .010". Any opinions? Oh ya, cutting a soft casting. Thanks.
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  2. 12-03-2004, 03:27 AM #2
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    The more you cut, the more likely the reamer will cut oversize, and chips may score the hole. If you "peck-ream" with complete retractions, you may be able to prevent scoring the hole. I like your first impression of .010. That's comfortable, if the reamer is in the 1/4" range on up.
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  3. 12-03-2004, 11:07 AM #3
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    Thanks, that is what I figured, maybe I can try to peck and see.
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  4. 12-07-2004, 05:37 PM #4
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    Also depends on the size of the reamer. Get up in the 1.250-1.500 range and .025 stock removal is the norm.
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