What Kind of Metal for My Project?

[Michael303]

Since this is for gauges, go with the hardened.

Great. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[T Bredehoft]

• Michael303
• Yesterday at 3:50 PM
• What Kind of Metal for My Project?

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MrWhoopee said:


Since this is for gauges, go with the hardened.

I concur. Just be patient machining it.

 

[Michael303]

Last question, hopefully. Will HSS endmills be ok for the hardened 41xx or do I need carbide? I don't want to struggle with the HSS but I don't want to trash some new and more expensive carbide as a newbie.

Edit: I did some searching and it looks like HSS should be fine.