[mfg-smartcam] Speeds & Feeds

[Jeff Pieper]

Hey Group, I think we got some action going. I have another question for the group that I'd like to discuss and get your expertise on why we're on a roll.   What SFM and IPM does everyone use to machine 6061-T6 Alum. on an HMC with a 10,000 RPM Spindle?   Carbide O.H. Drills        H.S.S.O.H. Drills Cut & Rollform Taps Carbide end mills for Circular Interpolation Carbide Thread Mills 1" Dia. Sandvik Coromill's   I program 95% of our parts from 6061-T6 Aluminum and want to know if I'm on par with everyone else.   Also, How do the operators in your shops set tool lengths? Are they set by a tool setter off-line or do the operators setup and gage their own tool lengths? How about Work Offsets for HMC's? Do the operators calculate and input work offsets? Do your operators setup the machines with a copy of the SC graphics or is each machine setup to individual preferance?   Am I asking to many questions?   Does anyone go to Chicago to IMTS? I'd like to meet you all their for a beer and steak. (Your treat of course)    We still have that Guilianni machine if anyone is interested. Christmas is right around the corner you know.   Jeff Pieper Lead CNC Programmer EATON Hydraulics Petersburg, IL