Milling mild steel

[Robin Hewitt]

Cutting steel is easy enough with a router provided the machines stiff enough and you use the correct tool for the Job.!

I'm not going to argue because you'll just get cross (Why is there no :sad: smiley? Even I could draw a freakin' sad smiley)

[JAZZCNC]

I'm not going to argue because you'll just get cross (Why is there no :sad: smiley? Even I could draw a freakin' sad smiley)

Unless your calling Jonathan and me lier's then to me Nothing to Argue about.!!. . . . You said it can't be done, Jonathan showed you proof it could and I'm telling you I've done it many times and pointed you to the tools to do it. . . Nuff said.!!

[JAZZCNC]

Anyway back on topic.!!

Dudz the X5070 4 flute will cut steel ok but can't give you any help on DOC or Feeds really has your machine will be the determining factor here.
Trial and error will be needed to find the sweet spot for your machine.

[dudz]

Well that was all amusing first thing on a morning....

Thanks Jazz. Its def not something I need to do all the time. I don't really care if it takes 3hrs rather than 5 mins.

[Robin Hewitt]

Unless your calling Jonathan and me lier's then to me Nothing to Argue about.!!. . .

Blimey, where did that come from? I know you aren't used to people disagreeing with you, but getting cross doesn't mean you are right.

You are suggesting this chap buys an expensive tool bit, tries to wind it sideways through a lump of steel and hopefully discovers some miraculous "sweet spot" from the start so it doesn't break?

I wish him luck.

[JAZZCNC]

Blimey, where did that come from? I know you aren't used to people disagreeing with you, but getting cross doesn't mean you are right.

You are suggesting this chap buys an expensive tool bit, tries to wind it sideways through a lump of steel and hopefully discovers some miraculous "sweet spot" from the start so it doesn't break?

I wish him luck.

Ok first I wasn't remotely cross and honestly don't give a flying toss if people agree or disagree with me.!!. . . I know what I know and pass it on when asked or think it can help.!!

Personally I would rather someone recommend to me cutter they have successfully used rather than work my way thru several cutters trying to find one that does the job.

I'll ask you this.!!. . . . If you cut a new unknown to you material on your milling machine even with a cutter you know or have been advised works on that material by a trusted source would you go wading into a lump of steel.?? . . . . No you would take it easy and find the sweet spot.? . . . .You wouldn't waste time and money testing with cheap cutters has you've been told a specific cutter can handle the job.

The cutter I recommended is made to be run at high speed cutting dry It's the correct tool for this exact situation. I've used them and know they work with the same spindle Dudz is using.
If I had the same machine with same spindle I'd tell him the cutting conditions I use but I don't, so I can't. So next best is to advise careful approach regards DOC and Feed which is mostly dependent on machine stiffness and spindle power so what's the problem here.?. . . . That's a sensible approach to me given the situation.!

Certainly better suggestion than saying don't bother it can't be done because it's not a milling machine.!!. . . Jezzz if we listened to crap like that DIY CNC would never have happened.!!

Come on Robin Get real Man and stop the snobbish elite-ism that only milling machines can cut steel.!! . . . Yes they cut it easier and deeper but still can be done by other machines with correct tooling and care.!

Now chill buddy.!!. . . I am.!!.

[Robin Hewitt]

Hi Jazz

I'd love to stop and chat but I have too much to do today. We'll have to do it another time.

Hugs

Robin

[WandrinAndy]

If we are about to do a group hug, please may I be wedged between the two most buxom ladies?

[JAZZCNC]

We'll have to do it another time.

Hugs

Robin

Yes I couldn't find the Hugs Smiley has well Robin but I'm not clever enough to think about spelling it. . . Lol