dreammstr6
Aluminum
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2022
- Location
- Henagar, Alabama
I’m looking for a little guidance. I have a tree vmc 1050 running flood coolant. I’m going through bits like candy and have tried every feed speed calculator I can find. I’m cutting 1045 steel. Nothing special. I have tried 3/8” carbide uncoated and 1/4” carbide tialn coated. I’m make a 3” pocket 1.3” deep and a bit only lasts maybe two parts if I’m lucky. I have tried a ton of speeds and feeds. One was 317fpm on the 3/8”. I have tried various depths and step overs. I’m confused why they won’t hold up. On my ez-trak they hold up better with no coolant. Any suggestions on feeds and speeds that have worked for you?