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  • 13 July 2016 at 09:58 #246480
    David Cambridge
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      @davidcambridge45658

      I’m planning on getting a face mill for my WM16 , and will probably get one of the selection from RDG tools which are either 40, 50 or 63 mm diameter. I’d be looking at facing aluminium. Given the size and capability of my machine does anyone have any feeling to the best size to get? (The manual says up to 63 mm, but I don’t want to overdo it!)

      David

      13 July 2016 at 09:58 #24640
      David Cambridge
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        WM16 Face Mil

        13 July 2016 at 10:06 #246481
        MW
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          @mw27036

          Hi David,

          I've used a 63mm 5 point face mill on the WM16 for a long time, it's perfectly alright with it so long as you keep the rpm high on large areas.(I've used it to face 2.5" square T6) I wouldn't go back to fly cutting, face mill greatly reduces the load on the cutter. I think mine also comes from RDG, i must've got the biggest one i could!  Definitely was a good buy i wont regret. I'd even consider one of the smaller ones for good measure. 

          The manual sounds correct as i'd say 95% of the time it works perfectly fine, but i'd definitely rule out some of the industrial sized ones. 

          Michael W

          Edited By Michael Walters on 13/07/2016 10:17:58

          13 July 2016 at 17:25 #246524
          Thor 🇳🇴
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            @thor

            Hi David,

            I too have a 63mm carbide tipped face mill and have used it even on my small Mini Mill. As long as the depth of cut is small and the speed is right I get a nice smooth surface. A 50mm face mill might be better suited for a small milling machine.

            Thor

            Edited By Thor on 13/07/2016 17:30:07

            14 July 2016 at 11:10 #246592
            MW
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              @mw27036

              I made the mistake of thinking i had a 63mm face mill, i was wrong it's 72mm! perhaps i'm pushing my luck.

              Michael W

              14 July 2016 at 12:45 #246603
              Neil Wyatt
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                Posted by Michael Walters on 14/07/2016 11:10:13:

                I made the mistake of thinking i had a 63mm face mill, i was wrong it's 72mm! perhaps i'm pushing my luck.

                Michael W

                It can't possibly work with your mill. You'd better stop using it

                Neil

                14 July 2016 at 22:48 #246664
                David Cambridge
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                  @davidcambridge45658

                  Thanks everyone.

                  David

                  14 July 2016 at 23:56 #246667
                  Paul Lousick
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                    @paullousick59116

                    I have a Seig SX3 which specifies a 50mm face cutter but it will run a 75mm diameter with light cuts.

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