Slitting Saw Depth of Cut

[darkzero]

After reading his post , I understand what he meant . He was referring to the thread in which it was posted and not the members responding . So , what does PM mean ?

Private Message.

It can mean whatever, doesn't matter to me, as long as I'm not around when it has a S at the end!

 

[MarkM]

I suggested to go with the endmill (carbide for less flex) knowing there is a better solution. Slow and easy to save some time and money for this one off. May I suggest a staggered tooth cutter and make sure it is a slitting saw not a slotting saw.

 

[jwmelvin]

...make sure it is a slitting saw not a slotting saw.

What’s the difference, please?

 

[MarkM]

Slitting saws or more for depth with the proper clearance to the bore. Slotting saws are more for shallow cuts like a screw Head. As I have always thought. Your looking for lots of room for chip removal!

 

[projectnut]

If you have an R8 collet system you can get a stub arbor for 1" cutters from Shars for $31.95 plus shipping.

1" Stub Milling Machine Arbor

www.shars.com

I just purchased one for use on my Bridgeport. I normally use the cutters on my US Machine tools horizontal mill, but the parts I need to cut for my current project are about 40" long. Way too big for the little horizontal mill. Even on the Bridgeport I'll need to refixture them a couple times to get the full length of cut