tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746036612237842643.post5665486958296300589..comments2023-11-02T10:32:19.715+00:00Comments on Dan Heeks's Milling: Part 0012 without holesDan Heekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912132320353856846noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746036612237842643.post-35439795873338849542010-11-13T08:54:23.010+00:002010-11-13T08:54:23.010+00:00Surface Finish is more dependent on the number of ...Surface Finish is more dependent on the number of flutes and sharpness of the tool as opposed to feed rate.<br />at work we have two schools of thought: 6-flute low RPM 0.004" depth of cut - OR - 4-flute high helix low RPM 0.002" cut. I like how the 6-flute is able to remove more material while still a superb finish.<br />You may think it is still sharp but the material knows best ;)elmo40https://www.blogger.com/profile/13947729436781301282noreply@blogger.com