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Default Cutting Fluid for Stainless Steel



"Geoff Schultz" wrote in message
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I need to mill a slot in some 1/8" 316 stainless steel and was wondering
what
I should be using for a cutting fluid. I'm planning on using a 3/8"
cobalt
coated roughing end mill.

-- Geoff


Harveys #5 works great and its only $9.00 a gallon, it's a petrolium based
high sulphur
cutting fluid. Slowest possible rpm with constant pressure will get the job
done.

Best Regards
Tom.