Machining a large shaft - GIF

[Altair]

Machining a large shaft.




Previously:

Machining oversized parts - GIFs
Machining a multi-start thread - video
Cutting a large shaft with a thermal lance - video
Drilling a hole on a large pinion shaft - video
Threading a large shaft - GIF

[IntheGroove]

You would think that a cooling lubricant would be helpful...

[speed070]

No, better to cut dry with a carbide tool as cooling lubricant can promote Thermal Shock which will reduce tool life.

[Toolmaker51]

Pouring them out; we call it 6's and 9's.
[refers to shape of chips; set on edge, they closely resemble those numerals. Sign of good chip evacuation, not long strings or coils, and heavy enough to carry off significant heat.]

[speed070]

You call it what you like, But what I said is what we call in Australia "A FACT". Other wise why use Carbide?