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Hey Guys,
Working on a ball turning attachment, and need a little insight. I'm working on a attachment similar to the Holescreek design, but for a smaller lathe. It will go on a South Bend 9c. I presume that I should be working around a carbide insert cutter, but know nothing about carbide inserts as everything I turn, I use HSS. The turner will use a triangular insert, and I will be cutting aluminum, mild steel, and acetal. Can someone out there give me a little direction on an insert to choose? Seems like there are a large number of letters and numbers in each manufacturers selection of inserts. I am looking for a relatively inexpensive box of ten, that will most likely last me near eternity. Most likely will go the ebay, aliexpress, or "from a friend" route. Doubt I'll go to MSC or McMaster as quality level and shipping are above where I need to be.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg
Working on a ball turning attachment, and need a little insight. I'm working on a attachment similar to the Holescreek design, but for a smaller lathe. It will go on a South Bend 9c. I presume that I should be working around a carbide insert cutter, but know nothing about carbide inserts as everything I turn, I use HSS. The turner will use a triangular insert, and I will be cutting aluminum, mild steel, and acetal. Can someone out there give me a little direction on an insert to choose? Seems like there are a large number of letters and numbers in each manufacturers selection of inserts. I am looking for a relatively inexpensive box of ten, that will most likely last me near eternity. Most likely will go the ebay, aliexpress, or "from a friend" route. Doubt I'll go to MSC or McMaster as quality level and shipping are above where I need to be.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg