Small fillet radii
Small fillet radii
(OP)
I'm looking to get some parts machined and ideally I would like some small fillets, under 1/32 but I'm worried about cost. The shops I deal with in Aerospace all kick up the cost for really small radii, is there an industry that uses small radii as course of business like watch makers or lock makers? Any companies that come to mind that can handle small radii cheaply?





RE: Small fillet radii
RE: Small fillet radii
RE: Small fillet radii
Moving to a #1 insert (.015" radius) is not hard in the CNC environment today with quick change tool holders. Note #0 inserts have a .008" radius.
If you getting a large cost increase because of this DEFINITLY find yourself a new machine shop.
Mill radii do take more time but should drive the cost up that significantly.
If you don't use your head, your going to have to use your feet.
RE: Small fillet radii