Hi folks,
I have tried several times to turn some UHMWPE (Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) 2.5" round bar into these pucks. Trying to practice to make some pucks to use as feet/sliders. I get a decent finish by drilling, partially parting each puck, chamfering, then a finish pass, but after I part them off they look terrible. I am turning with support from a live center except for the final parting about 3/4" diameter). I am also having a hard time with chip breaking and stringing. Any advice for a better result?
I got this material for free so was hoping to be able to turn it. I also have some acetyl/delrin which I haven't tried for this application yet.
Thank you.
I have tried several times to turn some UHMWPE (Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) 2.5" round bar into these pucks. Trying to practice to make some pucks to use as feet/sliders. I get a decent finish by drilling, partially parting each puck, chamfering, then a finish pass, but after I part them off they look terrible. I am turning with support from a live center except for the final parting about 3/4" diameter). I am also having a hard time with chip breaking and stringing. Any advice for a better result?
I got this material for free so was hoping to be able to turn it. I also have some acetyl/delrin which I haven't tried for this application yet.
Thank you.