machining inconel

January 06, 2014 13:52

Does anyone know what kind of tooling you need to machine Inconel? I'm need machine off the back of some turbines to make some clocks.

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charliemeyer007

January 06, 2014 14:00
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inconel

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/cnc-machining/inconel-machining-176863/
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rufe-snow

January 06, 2014 14:01
GOOGLE, is your friend. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inconel
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XXCross

January 06, 2014 17:16
Low surface speed, (80fpm) heavy feed rate, flood with coolant or oil. Don't let the tool get dull or rub on the work.
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hslaterpryce

January 07, 2014 05:41
Plus one to the HEAVY coolant.... big issues with cracking without.....
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discusdad

January 08, 2014 07:50
+ a gazillion on not letting the tool sit there and rub[the sharp edge completely off[
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