Hello,
I am looking to mill cpm 154 stainless steel. I can't find any machining parameters elsewhere, so I would be very grateful if anyone could help me, or at least point me in the correct direction. I have a Shapeoko 3 and use fusion 360 for cad and cam.
Best regards,
Jman
Machining Parameters for Steel
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xfredericox
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Re: Machining Parameters for Steel
A shapeoko isn't really stiff enough to handle steel.
It's been done, but not a lot. That's why you won't find any info.
I'd say start VERY conservatively and work your way up if needed.
If this is something you want to do on a regular basis, you'd probably be better off looking into better options.
It's been done, but not a lot. That's why you won't find any info.
I'd say start VERY conservatively and work your way up if needed.
If this is something you want to do on a regular basis, you'd probably be better off looking into better options.
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WillAdams
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Re: Machining Parameters for Steel
With an alloy which is easily machined and in its annealed state it can be done.
The most notable / successful exemplar would probably be:
http://community.carbide3d.com/t/making ... inish/5468
You want to replace the wasteboard with metal and use coolant at a minimum.
The most notable / successful exemplar would probably be:
http://community.carbide3d.com/t/making ... inish/5468
You want to replace the wasteboard with metal and use coolant at a minimum.
Shapeoko 3XL #0006 w/ Carbide Compact Router w/0.125″ and ¼″ Carbide 3D precision collets