Hello,
I need to drill about 20 1-1/4" holes in 1/4" and 1/2" mild steel plate. I purchased an annular cutter to do the job and I need to decide on the best machine to turn the cutter. My two options are a 15" Craftsman 1/2 HP drill press or a Tormach PCNC 770 mill with a 1 HP spindle.
If I were to choose the drill press, I would need to make an adapter for the 3/4" shaft of the annular cutter. I think it might also be necessary to rig up some kind of coolant setup.?.
The mill would be better for workpiece securing and coolant, but I worried about stalling the spindle and breaking the cutter.
Thoughts?
Thanks
I need to drill about 20 1-1/4" holes in 1/4" and 1/2" mild steel plate. I purchased an annular cutter to do the job and I need to decide on the best machine to turn the cutter. My two options are a 15" Craftsman 1/2 HP drill press or a Tormach PCNC 770 mill with a 1 HP spindle.
If I were to choose the drill press, I would need to make an adapter for the 3/4" shaft of the annular cutter. I think it might also be necessary to rig up some kind of coolant setup.?.
The mill would be better for workpiece securing and coolant, but I worried about stalling the spindle and breaking the cutter.
Thoughts?
Thanks