Machining aluminium
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Machining aluminium
Hello! We are having difficulties with aluminium block binding on the tool as it cuts. We are using a 2600pro and the ali (we are assured by our supplier) is free chipping quality. What is the recommended feed and speed for 1/4 " ball nose cabide cutter? Any advice will be greatly apreciated. Cheers, Dan
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what speeds and feeds are you running at?
The centre of the cutter will have a lot slower surface speed than the diameter which will always make cutting in aluminium a little harder.
I would try about 12000 RPM and look at 600 to 800mm/ min.
Take the depth of cut to about 1 or 2 mm.
Depending what you are trying to do the problem can be caused by the chips being trapped and rubbed against the side of the tool causing friction.
The centre of the cutter will have a lot slower surface speed than the diameter which will always make cutting in aluminium a little harder.
I would try about 12000 RPM and look at 600 to 800mm/ min.
Take the depth of cut to about 1 or 2 mm.
Depending what you are trying to do the problem can be caused by the chips being trapped and rubbed against the side of the tool causing friction.