Thread: Maximum Depth of Cuts
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Re: Maximum Depth of Cuts
Your maximun cutting depth is based primarily on the length of the cutting part of the bit. .200 sounds like a safe cutting depth for aluminum in general. What material is the 4 flute bit made out of? Does it have a coating on it? Since your using a relatively large diameter cutting bit and its 4 flute, you could go with more shallow cuts and just run through the metal faster since 4 flute can remove the metal more quickly in smaller chips.
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