Machining characteristics of plastic pipe
It's abrasive, and will eat up edges in a hurry, but for some reason,
it seems to like HSS better than carbide, in terms of ease of cut and
finish.
I've found the same. I used more rake than a standard tool, like 15 degrees.
The trick for handling swarf is a shop vac right at the cutting tool - suck
the long string right in.
Karl
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