Cutting Titanium

[jeff]

It's been a LONG time since I've had to cut this stuff.

I have to cut 2 flats on some round stock, nothing major, my question is how much should I leave for a finish pass on the floor and wall.

1" dia with a flat that is only 5/8" long and about 1/8" deep. Tolerance is within .01"

Is it ok to leave .005" on the floor and wall? Or should I leave more?

 

[YoDoug®]

I like to leave at least .01, otherwise once your tool wears a little you can end up rubbing more than cutting.

[THEE THAINZ™]

Make sure you keep your coolant on both the part and your tool and your chips evacuated so you don't recut any.

[jeff]

Thanks, I just switchted it from .005 to .01

[jeff]

Make sure you keep your coolant on both the part and your tool and your chips evacuated so you don't recut any.

Oh yeah, I got it flooded like crazy lol

[workmantm]

I started this learning cure this week. Programs are set, but I need to cut my insert costs. Not sure that button style insert mills are the best for removing a large step of material. Looks to be shallow high feed style toolpath. I started turning on TSC to hopefully improve things. Any other tips anyone can share?