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17th March 2014, 02:11 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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parting off... or should I say ..how to break the parting off tool
is there a trick to doing this
I had to make a 5/16 dia x 3/8long section into a piece of ½ inch dia ms rod
I thought I’d use a one of the indexable parting tools from CTC
I squared it up to the stock and made sure it was on centre. I took a cut on the left side and went in to about 3/8 (didn’t read the drawing ..again) and then did the right knowing I needed to go to 5/16 which it did. while doing both these cuts i noted it needed some oompff to get it to cut..a 2mm insert...I then went back to the same setting (as per the dro) to recut the left side to 5/16..i went in and it didn’t seem to want to cut…bit more leverage and snap…that’s the 2nd one I buggered up.
Obviously I am doing something wrong ..but what
What do I need to look out for
any pointers much appreciated
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17th March 2014, 02:23 PM #2
Have you got a pic of the setup?
I always part furthest from the support first, then closer. This was you are not relying on the weaker section of rod to not flex.
Those tipped tools can be really finicky for center height, you have to get it just right. A bit of oil helps or better flood coolant helps too.
Once the tool starts to cut well keep driving it in.....
Not a tipped tool but this may help....
https://www.youtube.com/watch_videos...Vp3FIA&index=2
Cheers,
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17th March 2014, 05:09 PM #3I break stuff...
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What sort of spindle rpm are you using? I don't reckon my AL335 has enough speed and rigidity to really run my carbide parting tool properly - like you I've found I have to feed it pretty hard even at 1400 rpm, and even then it doesn't seem to cut as nicely as a HSS parting tool...
will be be interested to see if anyone comes up with a better solution for you, as I'd like to get mine working the way I think it should...
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17th March 2014, 05:19 PM #4
How fast were you going Richard?
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17th March 2014, 06:11 PM #5Senior Member
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The first thing I would ask is, what sort of lathe are you using? Some lathes are just not up to parting.
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17th March 2014, 08:03 PM #6Senior Member
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Originally Posted by eskimo
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17th March 2014, 08:46 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi,
On my Hercus 260 parting off with carbide is scary no matter what I do. Fast/slow, slightly above centre height or lower. Doesn't matter, just doesn't work well.
Parted off a small piece today at work on a Harrison M300 (I think), like cutting butter with a warm knife. So much more rigid (and probably better built).
Probably is coming down to the rigidity of your machine.
Ben.
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17th March 2014, 08:52 PM #8Senior Member
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18th March 2014, 08:10 AM #9GOLD MEMBER
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18th March 2014, 08:18 AM #10GOLD MEMBER
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a factor of course, but I reckon its more the setup I had as I describe below
I was turning a piece a 1/2 x 7inch piece with live centre.
I needed the 5/16diax 3/5long section about half way along.
Now going by what I understood from mrpete, I should have not done that (due to total lack of rigidity). I should have been a lot lot closer to the chuck?...may have worked..
Thanks all for the input...and i note what most of you say about rigidity...more learning to come
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18th March 2014, 05:03 PM #11I break stuff...
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For what it's worth, I'd say that is WAY too slow for the diameter you're playing with - ideal speed for the average carbide turning insert on that diameter is probably close to ten times that, although I'm sure you can't go that fast. I would suggest trying at top speed and see if that improves things...
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18th March 2014, 10:18 PM #12Member
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I was always told not to use a centre when parting. The bar flexes and pinches the parting tool in the cut.
Also as fast as you can go for that diameter and carbide parting tool.
I try to part at most 1/2 inch out from the chuck.
David
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18th March 2014, 10:48 PM #13SENIOR MEMBER
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Eskimo you are not alone. I recently purchased an AL960b. Having a play on the weekend I managed to bust my cheap "freebie" HAFCO parting/grooving tool. Working with 1045 steel @50 diameter. I decided on my second use a the lathe (ever) that I would conquer the parting issues "up front". At least that was my plan. Instead the tool and the 1045 had other ideas. I found it was cutting great, chips flying in small spirals, then a loud chatter noise. I pulled out and noticed some steel stuck in the groove. I decided to part down the other side thinking this would create a clear swarf part. Instead when it got to the chatter part (deep - 20mm at least) it broke..
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19th March 2014, 07:31 AM #14Senior Member
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As soon as you hear the change in sound and chip change when parting,it is the lathe telling you that you are going too slow (hi probability surface speed has diminished) or your feed is wrong, could be too slow or too fast. It also appears to me that you have not used any form of lubrication, that is also asking for trouble as well. The H&F parting tools are low grade as well, my first one only lasted a few weeks.Suggest you buy a good quality parting tool,use plenty of lubrication and start with the recommended surface feet speed and reduce your feed rate as you get further into the cut. I have a similar lathe to yours and use the power cross feed set on the lowest setting with plenty of lubrication and have no problems.But always listen to your machine especially when parting.
Bob
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