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Originally Posted by jwells393
Ed...... do you use a special cutter when cutting stainless?
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Yup....There is a cutter for everything. When I'm cutting stainless, it depends on the dia. of the cutter. On anything over 1/8 (cutter size) I use a super high spiral 3 flute cutter, fairly slow cutter speeds (around 1500 RPM), and coolant. The endmill material being a C3 carbide. The high spiral keeps the side loading down which is usually the "cutter killer". 3 flutes as opposed to 2 because the web of the cutter is larger in diameter. Under 1/8 cutter size I use just regular carbide, regular helix, alot of coolant, and alot of luck!
When I said it cuts like nothing there I was refering to the wood, not the stainless. Stainless can be a pain depending on the type...302..303..416...Every type has its' own personality!
Cheers
ED