Re: Would Tormach 1100 be able to do a slotting application like this bridgeport 1.5
I meant 24" of total travel distance to do one part. I was just thinking in terms of 8x what was in the video could mean 6-8 minute cycle times with a few holes added in. Thanks for the replies guys. I worked with MSC for this particular feed, speed and tool specifically for long slots on my bridgeport which had a 4200 rpm max and 1.5 hp so I was curious what the optimum strategy would be on the CNC for comparison. I found it interesting that MSC tooling Engineer was clear that the HSS being sharper than carbide options would help make the most of my low hp. machine. I cannot help but continue thinking that since the Tormachs are not 20+hp hog mills that they would benefit from the same concept of the sharper HSS requiring less HP, and being the better chioce for them. I was at the NAMES show up in Detroit a few weeks ago. North American Model Engines Show. and I noticed a vender from a tool insert company that was selling specific HSS tool inserts for fitting in what was typical carbide insert holders since that clientele often had small machines for the model engine craft. He was getting a ton of attention. I also have a 2hp lathe and it is hard to make carbide work optimally on it as well compared to larger more powerful machines.
Manual mill owner, considering a Tormach CNC for obvious reasons.