Which end mill to use

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johnfreese
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Re: Which end mill to use

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Be careful what coating you order. Some coatings will cause ali to adhere to the cutter. I use uncoated carbide with polished flutes.
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Mr Ron
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Re: Which end mill to use

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johnfreese wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:08 pm Be careful what coating you order. Some coatings will cause ali to adhere to the cutter. I use uncoated carbide with polished flutes.
When I ordered the end mill from McMaster Carr, it was stated in the catalog that it was for aluminum, brass, bronze and other non ferrous metals.
Mr.Ron from South Mississippi
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