looking for a new facemill

[jeff]

What do you guys use?

I'm looking to replace my 1-1/2" Dia Sandvik R390 facemill.

 

It will be cutting anything from 1018 to 4340 pre hardened to 304 Stainless.

Not wanting a high feed style, as I need a 90 degree corner cutting edge.

I've used the R390 for years, but it just seems like it's not very efficient when removing large amounts of material.. tend to go through inserts more than I think is acceptable.

[#Rekd™]

Hi Jeff,

 

The Walter Rep was in my shop today and was showing me some new style face mills (square shoulder).

[robk]

Also check out Mitsubushi's line of APX cutters.

[Goldorak]

Also check out Mitsubushi's line of APX cutters.

 

X1000

[specv]

Try the Seco Square six, we just tested in aluminum and they cut great. Six corners are nice as well, vs 4 or even 2 corners of most facemills.

[gms1]

I don't like using square shoulder for removing a large amount of material. I prefer something with a lead angle like the mits asx445 line.

 

We are running a part right now thats 2-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 74 15-5ph SS and we tried out the Seco Octomill facemill. Cuts real nice so long as you are engaged in material.

[greenxman]

do your home work on inserts availability if you go with Mitsubishi. when the earthquake hit japan no one had inserts and those cutters were useless. just saying keep some on back up.