Houndogforever
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I make a part that is just some 16ga hr mild steel. The part is formed into a 5/16" x 13/16" angle by anywhere from 5" to 12" long.
After cutting to length, there are 2 or 3 slots, 3/16 x .350 on the face of the part. The problem is, this material is so gummy it just sucks. I've tried fast, I've tried slow, and it just likes to push around and smear.
Currently I am using a .156 diameter, 3flute carbide endmill, helixing in and then milling the slot to finish dimensions. The part is fairly well held however it does have some spring in the part.
What would you do to mill a small slot in that gummy metal.
I appreciate your help.
After cutting to length, there are 2 or 3 slots, 3/16 x .350 on the face of the part. The problem is, this material is so gummy it just sucks. I've tried fast, I've tried slow, and it just likes to push around and smear.
Currently I am using a .156 diameter, 3flute carbide endmill, helixing in and then milling the slot to finish dimensions. The part is fairly well held however it does have some spring in the part.
What would you do to mill a small slot in that gummy metal.
I appreciate your help.
