Ok a couple of questions here first.
1. I usually use MasterCam's recommended feeds and speeds when setting up a tool, BUT how acurate are they?
2. How do I load in this "free" ME consultant 2.0 software. I tried to play with it and it looked up my system?
3. I would like to get a couple examples for some cutters I'm looking at:
A. 3/8 2 Flute carbide cutter for Aluminium. From there manufacturer site:
" Slottling up 1 X "D" .008 with SFM up to 5000."
B. 1/4 2 Flute carbide cutter for Aluminium.
"Slottling up 1 X "D" .004 with SFM up to 5000."
Now how would l figure these out? Basic, well explained process would be best, I don't want to assume anything with this due to the amount of work with this production job coming up. Machine has Max RPM of 6500!
Would like to run these E/mills under max RPM, say +- 5500 RPM or there abouts.
I have really know idea on how to figure out the IPM or RPM for a material by using the SFM rule. I usually use RPM X Chipload in load per tooth X # of teeth. Like 2500 RPM X .003 X 4 teeth = 30 IPM!
I want to convert ALL my programs to "G95" for inches per tooth in relationship to RPM and not IPM. I feel that with production this might be a better way to get the most out of each cutter?
Thanks in advance, John