Hi Andy, Don't use HSS on MDF. MDF is very abrasive and destroys HSS cutters very quickly. Even carbide wears pretty fast.
Les On 28/04/2011 13:11, andy pugh wrote: > I hope to machine some MDF on my milling machine this evening. I need > to by a longer tool, and have the choice of a suitable brazed carbide > router cutter or a HSS milling > cutter from different shops at the same price. > > Which would work best at the inadequate speed that my milling head can > manage? Suggested spindle speed for both is rather higher than my > machine capability. > > (I am tending towards the milling cutter, as it will also work for > other materials) > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WhatsUp Gold - Download Free Network Management Software The most intuitive, comprehensive, and cost-effective network management toolset available today. Delivers lowest initial acquisition cost and overall TCO of any competing solution. http://p.sf.net/sfu/whatsupgold-sd _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
