Hi. I'm new to CNC machining. I'm trying to figure out what kind of inserts I should use when choosing shell mill to do face and side milling on plates for tools and dies. I used to do everything with flat TPKN inserts but IMO those are relic of the past. This is not volume production. Only for tools made for my own needs. Machine spindle 7HP, taper BT40. Most popular insert today APxx are cheap but only 2 cutting sides. If I'm correct for 30% more money I could get SNMX 1206 or 1205 and have 8 edges to use. Shell mills from AKKO which take those inserts are not that expensive either. Does anybody use them for this kind of jobs and could tell how well they do? Where is the catch ? Do you have any other recommendations?
Cheers
Lukas
Cheers
Lukas