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I want to cut a t-slot in 6061 which will accommodate Sherline Tee-nuts. I think I understand the process; first cut a slot wide enough for the throat of the slotting tool and deep enough for the cut, then run the slotting tool down the slot. fortunately my design has slot open at both ends. It appears that most cutters sold for t-slotting are too big for this job, but cutters sold as Key-Seating tools for cutting woodruff key slots can be the right size. I can get one which will cut the slot depth at .125 (maybe a bit too much) and .375 wide. which would require 2 more passes to make slot wide enough for the .375 wide Sherline Tee-nut.
I'm a little worried about cutting two sides of a slot at same time in aluminum. should I be worried about chips cuasing problems when cutter teeth come out of one side of slot and cut into other?
If key seater isn't right for this, what might be?
john
I'm a little worried about cutting two sides of a slot at same time in aluminum. should I be worried about chips cuasing problems when cutter teeth come out of one side of slot and cut into other?
If key seater isn't right for this, what might be?
john