First off I'm still really new to the lathe. I have a SQT-10M lathe with T-Plus control and all I've turned is Aluminum and Plastics. I have a small job I need to do with 1018 steel. I've read little about feeds and speeds but my main question is about DOC. Everyone says not to baby the cut but what about when boring and you're trying to hit a few tenths. Do you just scrap parts until you get to the number or can you take a few tenths off like with aluminum to get the number you need? And is it better to use coolant or not? Also a little input on some conservative feeds and speeds would be appreciated. I only have a few of these to do.
Thanks!
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