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Boring and turning alumimum: insert shape
Excellent info, thanks. I had thought about the lesser support on the T inserts, but discounted it as it's not exactly a D.. but if using sharper inserts (than I'm used to with steel), it's good to know that it's a problem before I went buying T. I'm currently keeping my eyes out for a decent... -
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Boring and turning alumimum: insert shape
Hi I'm a novice working on a 19" 7.5hp manual lathe.. most of my work has been turning, facing and boring (3" plus holes) with ferrous metals. This is not a production shop, so insert life per $ is not a big concern for me. I've been using CNMG tooling and have had good results in steel and... -
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Kaltenbach Cold saw help
Actually scratch what I said earlier, I think you're right. The feed is hydraulic and the material chuck is air. Which would probably mean I am missing the gear for speed change. I can worry about that later, I don't do a lot of aluminum. -
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Kaltenbach Cold saw help
Great, thanks! The blade I have now has a 3.0mm kerf. It looks like it can run any thickness though.. is there any functional difference or need for skinnier or thicker blades? Can I ask you how you arrived at 220 teeth? My initial thought was Circumference = 1257mm Tube I want to cut probably... -
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Kaltenbach Cold saw help
Thanks guys. I believe the blade lift is air powered (though I'm not sure, I only saw it running a few cuts). If so I'd imagine a blunt blade will just sit against the work piece and spin. Regardless, it'll never be unattended in my shop. The reason I asked about BCT blades is because they are... -
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Kaltenbach Cold saw help
Hi I have a resto shop I run as a hobby. This is not a production shop. Saying that, it's 5000 square feet and Im pretty serious about my equipment. I recently decided to buy a cold saw because I'm sick of wandering band saw cuts, and needed a bigger saw. I found a good deal on a kaltenbach...