cosmos_275
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- Jun 9, 2015
First time cutting OD threads with my CNC lathe (2 axis Doosan 2100A). Material is 7075 Al. Threads are M16x1.0. Using laydown insert:
My training guy said don't take more than .010" per pass (radially). So, I'm taking 3 passes and 1 finish pass 2 thou depth. The first thread or two are pretty ratty looking (rough with burrs), then look great after that. Only running 400 RPM. Flood coolant. Any ideas for improvement?
16 ER 1.0 ISO
MSC part# 05766357My training guy said don't take more than .010" per pass (radially). So, I'm taking 3 passes and 1 finish pass 2 thou depth. The first thread or two are pretty ratty looking (rough with burrs), then look great after that. Only running 400 RPM. Flood coolant. Any ideas for improvement?