On Monday, February 13, 2012 07:26:20 AM charles green did opine: > danger! the coated tools are terrible on aluminum. the coating has a > micro roughness that nucleates chip welding of soft aluminum. coatings > are good for lubricity of hard material chips against the cutter, but a > mirror smooth surface is best for carbide in aluminum. > Good to keep in mind too, thanks Charles.
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