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Post by txrookie on Jun 30, 2021 22:10:22 GMT -5
Has anyone tried machining steel on an AR8 pro?
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Post by Chad on Jul 2, 2021 10:38:51 GMT -5
It not recommended.
The machines are designed for woodworking purposes and do not support the mechanical/rigidity needs of a steel milling machine. In addition, they are not designed for wet applications and machining steel in many ways will require a flood coolant or other lubricant that way present problems with the electrical connections not to mention the open bearings.
Machining non-ferrous metal on the other hand...such as aluminum or brass, can be done without lubricants when using the correct tooling and bit setup.
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Post by txrookie on Jul 2, 2021 11:56:10 GMT -5
Thank you, Chad. I was specifically thinking of thread milling some 3/4" holes, but I will cave and buy some taps. Thanks again.
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