by Phil Kerner | Oct 3, 2011 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, The Basics - Milling
Here's a short post on the pros and cons of "climb" and "conventional" milling. When we all were using Bridgeports 30 years ago, we learned that "climb" milling was a definite no-no because the endmill will grab the workpiece and follow the least point of resistance,...
by Phil Kerner | Aug 30, 2011 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, Real Manufacturing Experiences, The Basics - Milling
From Michael in Australia: "Hi Phil , Do you use normal style HSS or Carbide endmills on aluminum? Are the different helix angles on the flutes of dedicated aluminum endmills worth the extra cost?" Great question. Most folks see "aluminum" and their mouths start to...
by Phil Kerner | Mar 1, 2011 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, Set-Ups, The Basics - Measuring, Locating, and Checking Your Work
Many years ago, one of the first purchases that I made on my "Tool Account" at the late and very great Anson Tools and Gages was my first edge finder. Because I do so many set-ups, I burn up a few of these a year...I'm always moving fast, and occasionally hit the...
