04-12-2013, 11:26 AM
What would you say is the maximum hardness (Rockwell C) that one should consider machining using the typical "inexpensive" carbide tooling that might be found in a home shop? Small solid carbide end mills for example.
How hard should too hard be for the average home shop to attempt?
There are hardness testing files that range from 40 - 65 on the Rockwell C scale. If you were to choose ONE file to use as a go/no go gauge for deciding to machine a piece of hard material or not, which one would it be?
How hard should too hard be for the average home shop to attempt?
There are hardness testing files that range from 40 - 65 on the Rockwell C scale. If you were to choose ONE file to use as a go/no go gauge for deciding to machine a piece of hard material or not, which one would it be?
Willie