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  1. #1
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    FEEDS AND SPEEDS

    I JUST USED OUR 1" INDEXIBLE END MILL TO MILL OUT A 3/16" DEEP POCKET. THE MATERIAL IS A36 A.K.A. 1018. THE LINEAR FEEDRATE I USED WAS 40IPM. AND THE RPM WAS 1000. SOMEHTING IM DOING MUST BE WORNG BECAUSE ITS WAY TOO LOUD. WHAT SHOULD I CHANGE OR DO DIFFERENTLY???

  2. #2
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    There are soo many variables involved like, type of machine, grade of carbide, chip break style the list goes on and on........I will admit that the first thing I do when cutting something new to me, or a new tool to me is hit the books, or call the tech dept for the specific tool manufacturer. I will say though, that even uncoated carbide should be able to handle 500sfm safely and 1000 rpm and 40ipm sounds like a pretty heavy chipload. Once again how many inserts? Lots of variables. The other thing is that even though it may sound like **** does not neccessarily mean that your speeds and feeds are wrong. Some tools need to be beaten on to last. Just like running some grades of carbide dry, a little disconcerting at first seeing sparks and glowing chips but they like it!

  3. #3
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    I do not need any more info. The chipload is too heavy even for the most rugged machine. It should have been more like 8 ipm. Try 1500 rpm and 8ipm. I do not know how many flutes but a 1.0 dia indexable should have at least three. I think it will work in this range.

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