Jun 17, 2004 #1 BobM2 Mechanical Dec 16, 2003 60 Does anyone know how to calculate the cutting forces produced when milling aluminum with end mills (steel or carbide insert)?
Does anyone know how to calculate the cutting forces produced when milling aluminum with end mills (steel or carbide insert)?
Jun 17, 2004 #2 brengine Mechanical Apr 19, 2001 616 Look at Kenametal and/or Valenite Catalogs. That's a good place to start. Ken Upvote 0 Downvote
Jun 18, 2004 #3 Viktor Mechanical Nov 29, 2001 136 To the first approximation Cutting force = uncut chip cross-sectional area x compressive strength of the work material. Approximation is fairly good. Viktor http://viktorastakhov.tripod.com Upvote 0 Downvote
To the first approximation Cutting force = uncut chip cross-sectional area x compressive strength of the work material. Approximation is fairly good. Viktor http://viktorastakhov.tripod.com
Jun 19, 2004 Thread starter #4 BobM2 Mechanical Dec 16, 2003 60 Thanks guys. I found some stuff on the Kenametal site. I'll compare that to your approximation Viktor. Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks guys. I found some stuff on the Kenametal site. I'll compare that to your approximation Viktor.
