15-5PH Stainless Steel

[TuxedoMask]

We just got a new contract with our customers for a part that's about 18" x 5" x 3" in block form.

 

Material is 15-5 PH Stainless Steel and will be roughed out and sent to heat treat to 35 Rockwell C standard.

 

We'll be running on 5 Axis machine and this is our first time running this type of material.

 

Could anyone recommend any specific tools for this type of material and if so could you list the application for the tool; tool diameter, max stepover; max depth cut; and recommended feeds and speeds.

 

Thank you in advance.

[Cad-Camr]

Hey Tux, Hanita Varimil for roughing, Data Flute for finishing. Both TAILN coated. Follow manufacturers recomendation for SFM. Cuts like butter.

[Justin Beebe at Folsom Tool]

Hanita Varimill or Niagra Stabilizer for Roughing. Controx 5 flute endmill for finishing. Data Flute works great also.

[DavidB]

We machine heaps of 15-5PH in 1025 condition and we use Garr VRX endmills

Garr VRX

[TuxedoMask]

Thanks for the input everyone. Yup we have been using Hanita Varimills and they seem to be the best option for now.

 

Thanks everyone.