In the LinuxCNC group a post was made about a tool changer and some turning. He wasn't impressed with the finish. Later mentioned speeds etc were a bit off.
Video is here if you want to watch: https://photos.app.goo.gl/P5aTc83kNVYDExyV8
Couldn't resist so I grabbed a piece of rusty steel of unknown origin and used my ELS to cut a few passes with a carbide insert.
I faced it off at 586RPM.
Then turned it at 586RPM. It's about 0.84" diameter and SFM reported by the ELS was 132,
First pass 0.008" per rev and 0.010" depth of cut.
Second pass 0.003" per rev and 0.005" depth of cut.
You can just spot the carbide insert underneath the rust dust.
It's very smooth. Wouldn't take much to polish it.
Of course I couldn't leave well enough alone...
Some 400 grit, 600 and polishing compound.
Probably the nicest finish I've ever done. Usually never go that far. Maybe I should.
John
Video is here if you want to watch: https://photos.app.goo.gl/P5aTc83kNVYDExyV8
Couldn't resist so I grabbed a piece of rusty steel of unknown origin and used my ELS to cut a few passes with a carbide insert.
I faced it off at 586RPM.
Then turned it at 586RPM. It's about 0.84" diameter and SFM reported by the ELS was 132,
First pass 0.008" per rev and 0.010" depth of cut.
Second pass 0.003" per rev and 0.005" depth of cut.
You can just spot the carbide insert underneath the rust dust.
It's very smooth. Wouldn't take much to polish it.
Of course I couldn't leave well enough alone...
Some 400 grit, 600 and polishing compound.
Probably the nicest finish I've ever done. Usually never go that far. Maybe I should.
John
