Have a repeat job we do a few times a year and it just came up again so thought I'd give it a go in the new machine.
Using my Walter 2.00 face mill with Walter aluminum specific inserts we profiled .270" deep, and at one point in the cut it is taking a 1.75" width of cut.
9,550 RPM and 200 IPM giving me 5,000 SFM.
I just love this cutter!!
Enjoy the video!
Wow, nice!
I know you were topping out at 7500 rpm and 40 inches per minute on the older Haas VF0, so that's quite a leap with the new VF2SS. Nice having the 3-phase power on that machine now too. I couldn't help but notice the spindle motor load was just shy of 100% load at the widest part of the toolpath, so you know there's more available when you need it. The motors are rated for 50% more load in short bursts like that.
The cutter is a Walter F4041.UB.051.Z04.13, and I believe Ed has one of those as well. I've never heard any reports from him about the cutter though.
Nice video, thanks for posting!
Quick eh!
Thanks for showing
DaveH
(01-17-2014, 09:21 PM)PixMan Wrote: [ -> ]...
The cutter is a Walter F4041.UB.051.Z04.13, and I believe Ed has one of those as well. I've never heard any reports from him about the cutter though.
Ken,
I was going to use it for the first time on a project about 4 weeks ago. I had to build some guards to mount on the mill table to prevent the swarf from shooting all over the shop. I got those done and was all set up to start milling the project when I had to tear it down to do some machining on a project for my real job. Life has since gotten in the way and I haven't stepped foot in the shop for weeks now. When I do get back to the project, I plan on doing a video of the cutter in use.
Ed
Nice
Makes good music
John
I've only just watched this, as I've had some internet issues. That is one nice machine Russ. I love the tool changer!