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Old 03-11-2012, 11:41 AM
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Default Re: A question about turning aluminium

what size machine ? how deep of cut ? type of tooling ? how much detail ? Pics?
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:44 AM
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hmm size its 1190 x 560 x 460mm and 750w motor, was cutting to about 12mm and using the carbide tipped tools thati bought with it, didnt take any pics because it wasnt that impressive for 3hours work
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Old 03-11-2012, 02:07 PM
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Hmm , well your definitely not going to take 6mm off in 1 pass then and come back for 1 finish pass I would say your doing pretty good with what you have , and for starting out ( it seems ) with experience , comes speed and accuracy .
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