It's funny the information that does not seem to be readily available online for newbies like me... I have a LMM 8.5x16
So, I have some 3/8" indexable turning bars.
What angle do I want on the tips to the material? Do you use the pointy tip directly pointing, or use it so that one side is almost even with the material?
Also, anyone used these tips?
http://www.anytimesale.com/servlet/the-223/inserts/Detail
I'm turning mostly cold rolled and stainless. Is there any more desirable C# for the carbide tips?
Or should I be using HSS tips?
With the turning kit from LMM, I seem to have chipped the tips and worn them out pretty quickly. Am I turning to slow or fast? Or advancing to quickly on the material?
I found one message board where they were saying you always want blueish ribbons (golden
for SS) when you are turning?
What does the tip radius matter?
Thanks,
Wes
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