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Gunner Asch[_6_] Gunner Asch[_6_] is offline
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Default Turning with Round Inserts

On Wed, 7 Feb 2018 10:13:10 -0700, Bob La Londe
wrote:

So, who has used one? Seems to me that if the insert and tool holder can
take the cutting force it should be able to give a pretty good finish
even with a pretty aggressive feed.


I use them regularly...but primarily for radius cutting. Remember that
the actual cutting surface is pretty big..far bigger than .030 unless
you are doing a skim cut.

They do work pretty well if your machine is capable of supplying the
torque to get in and cut.

They are VERY good for aluminum where cutting pressures is moot.

Just remember to feed only as fast as it doesnt leave a nice grooved
surface.

Gunner

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