01-15-2018, 04:59 PM
(01-15-2018, 01:00 PM)Dr Stan Wrote: When ever you cut a slot it needs to be cut with an undersized end mill as they will pull off to one side and cut oversized. A keyway cutter performs better, but will still pull & cut oversized. This is especially important when cutting key seats in shafts.
BTW, the angle plate looks good.
Thanks. I need to have a play around on some scrap stock and just cut a few more slots for practice.
Not 100% sure what you mean by a keyway cutter. You mean like a woodruff key cutter or is there a special endmill/slot-drill style just specially for keyways?
Steve