On 2010-09-01, Pete C. wrote:

Ignoramus4117 wrote:

So, if we compare a cheap imported carbide endmill vs. an expensive
domestic endmill. Is there some identifiable difference between their
performance?

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Forget carbide. You don't have the spindle speed or axis feeds to
benefit from them, and they are a *lot* easier to chip or break than HSS
endmills.

Pete, I always had bad luck with HSS. But, perhaps, it was because I
did something wrong or they were dull. Anyway, I am willing to give it
another try under ideal conditions. So, would you recommend one
particular HSS drill bit (say 3/8), I will buy that one and will give it an
honest try, at the exat recommended speeds and feeds.