Any Ren 472 users???

[Flippin 416]

We are machining our first part out of Ren 472...and I am learning quickly how abrasive and hard this material is. Is there anyone out there with any experience using the material that can offer some advice or tips? Thanks.

 

Mike

[LaszloK]

Per the spec sheet, if it helps

 

Machining

Cutters: Roughing - 1" Hog Ball End Mill, 4-Flute, HS Steel 8% Cobalt

Finishing - 5/8" Ball End Mill, 2-Flute Carbide

Depth: Roughing - Varied from 1/4" to 2 1/2" Deep with a 40% Stepover

Finishing - 1/8" Deep leaving 0.002" scallop height

Roughing Speed 1,600 RPM Roughing Feed 40 IPM Finishing Speed 10,000 RPM Finishing Feed 100 IPM