Machining question?

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What is the the best RPM to machine an aluminum casting that will not cause expansion in the casting?
The casting has powder coating on one side and needs to be machined for a bearing in the back /center. Using a Mori Seiki 1500 with Fanuc controls.

2006-10-25 00:56:44 · 2 answers · asked by rswdew 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Run it at 3000 rpm. using kerosene as a cutting oil and coolant, not soluble oil! Use minimum cut on each pass to restrict heat build-up! Good luck!

2006-10-25 01:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

this is an engineering question, try posting in the other category

2006-10-25 04:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by mmf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋