teamsouth
Aluminum
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2004
- Location
- Northern NJ
Hi, Im trying to machine some gears for a buddy of mine who races. The whole less rotating mass thing. Anyway they are transmission gears in a motorcycle transmission. All I can say is that these things are like rocks. So far i have had the best result with m2 cobalt. Nothig lasts very long, maybe a couple cuts. Ive tried m5,carbide inserts,micro 100 brazed tools. I am using flood coolant on them otherwise i get cherry red shavings,and i have to be honest..they hurt like hell when they hit ya..
I've tried turning as slow as 100 rpm and as fast as 235..varied feed rates and still get poor tool wear..Is that just going to be the nature of this beast or am i doing something wrong here??? This project of course a freebie is going to end up costing me a fortune..LOL
Thanks for the help and letting me ramble
CHris
I've tried turning as slow as 100 rpm and as fast as 235..varied feed rates and still get poor tool wear..Is that just going to be the nature of this beast or am i doing something wrong here??? This project of course a freebie is going to end up costing me a fortune..LOL
Thanks for the help and letting me ramble
CHris