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  1. 09-10-2008, 04:55 PM #1
    Collin Weisz
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    Question lead machining

    Having problems cutting lead-tin alloy with metal cutting circular blades one inch in diameter. Need to cut grooves about .045 in. tried wd-40 didnt help much-metal wants to smear doesnt cut clean tried various speeds the rotating blades work better than a single cutting edge any help?
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  2. 09-10-2008, 05:41 PM #2
    msomerville
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    I am not familiar with that material but I would use cutting oil for a slitting saw. What do you have your RPMs set at?
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