Hey all,
I'm trying to get a better surface finish via my 2" facemill, though I acknowledge some of it may just be machine/speed limitations.
Machine - Haas TM2P - 6000RPM
Cutter: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/package_kits/cutting_tool_kits/shell_mill_kits/08-0448.html which uses carbide positive octagon.
Cutting parameters:
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DOC: was .008" on the last pass.
Stepover: 1.658"
I'm still learning about the various types of inserts, so admittely maybe these aren't...
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I'm trying to get a better surface finish via my 2" facemill, though I acknowledge some of it may just be machine/speed limitations.
Machine - Haas TM2P - 6000RPM
Cutter: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/package_kits/cutting_tool_kits/shell_mill_kits/08-0448.html which uses carbide positive octagon.
Cutting parameters:

DOC: was .008" on the last pass.
Stepover: 1.658"
I'm still learning about the various types of inserts, so admittely maybe these aren't...
Read more