sirAIG
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2019
- Location
- State College
Long time lurker, don't post much. My father and I operate a very small machine shop. We are planning to purchase our first VMC, a new Haas Mini Mill 2 with standard 6k spindle. No need to go into the argument of purchasing more machine, we have done LOADS of homework and due to a number of factors, have settled on the mini mill 2 being the right machine for us at this time.
Onto my question... Neither of us have much experience in modern tooling/inserts. We are coming from oldschool bridgeports and most tooling from that respective era.
I need a recommendation for a 1.5"-2.0" 90deg (might be able to be swayed on the angle) face mill/insert that will primarily see aluminum and plastics. HOWEVER, we would like the ability to change inserts to machine stainless, steel, potentially a small bit of Ti from time to time. We understand the hp and rigidity limitations, and are not expecting removal rates that most shops operate at. We are a low volume, high tolerance prototype shop. Slowing down speeds and feeds to prolong insert life under tougher materials is not an issue. We have no current tool manufacturer relationships, so as far as sandvik, walter, mitsubishi, etc - that does not matter.
Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. Any questions, fire away.
Onto my question... Neither of us have much experience in modern tooling/inserts. We are coming from oldschool bridgeports and most tooling from that respective era.
I need a recommendation for a 1.5"-2.0" 90deg (might be able to be swayed on the angle) face mill/insert that will primarily see aluminum and plastics. HOWEVER, we would like the ability to change inserts to machine stainless, steel, potentially a small bit of Ti from time to time. We understand the hp and rigidity limitations, and are not expecting removal rates that most shops operate at. We are a low volume, high tolerance prototype shop. Slowing down speeds and feeds to prolong insert life under tougher materials is not an issue. We have no current tool manufacturer relationships, so as far as sandvik, walter, mitsubishi, etc - that does not matter.
Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. Any questions, fire away.