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Re: [ATM] Bevelling

Hi Jan,

Saturday, May 20, 2006, 6:34:32 PM, you wrote:

JB> Richard -- Diamond generator wheels for glass should be run with a
JB> surface speed of at least 3000 ft/min up to 5 or 6000 ft/min  for
JB> longest life and most efficient cutting.  This presumes the right bond,
JB> optimum feed, correct coolent , good balance and a rigid machine.   With
JB> milling machines with a 4" wheel try 1500 to 2000 rpm for starters and
JB> see how it feels and sounds. 

Wow, OK Jan, I'll try it. The machine is good and rigid (about 3
tons of cast iron). Do you think the cutting action should be
tangential - ie along the circumference of the blank, or radial -
ie toward or away from the centre of the blank?

-- 

Best regards,
  Richard in the UK

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