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Re: 1" Bore Timing Pulleys

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Originally Posted by Jared View Post
Do you mind sharing your process? I've played around with toolpaths for pulleys in MasterCAM, but we need a smaller than .125" endmill for the 5mm HTD profile. Do you put a circular feature in the center and broach a hex, or do you try to make the hex on the CNC (if you even use a hex at all)?
We use a 2.5mm end mill for the teeth. (after roughing with larger end mills as described above).

We've run the hex both ways. Round then broach, or milled on the machine with the corners drilled out.

Let me know if you need more information.