Tonight I will be cutting some 72-Pitch gear teeth on a part. The material is oil hardening tool steel and I will be cutting them on a face that is .312 wide. The teeth are approx .031 deep. For the sake of maximum tool life...cause this bugger is very expensive...should I cut the teeth in multiple passes each or full depth and slower feed? Vendor has yet to respond to my inquiry.
Thanks!
Joe
Thanks!
Joe