Can anyone recommend lathes capable of giving great finish on Tungsten up to 90%
Doesn’t have to be big projects only pen size.
Thanks in advance
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Can anyone recommend lathes capable of giving great finish on Tungsten up to 90%
Doesn’t have to be big projects only pen size.
Thanks in advance
Depends on your size of batches and budget. You really need a machine with LFV technology such as a Citizen L32. This is a great machine as i have one and if you turn on the LFV it chips any material. Looking at around £180k though which is quite an outlay.
Take a look here https://www.mmturnedparts.co.uk/cnc-...-head-turning/
Regards Tim
You'll need either coated TC tips for difficult materials or ceramic inserts, it may be worth using PCD for finishing passes, there is no "Special Lathe" requirement beyond it being a reasonably rigid semi-competent machine, avoid small, lightweight, or cheap machines.
Yes, a friend of mine did a good job of some governor counterweights in Ti using a Harrison M300. Dunno what tools he used but he said pure tungsten was brittle and didn't like being tapped, so moved over to an alloy. Presumably the <90% is helpful on that front.