Hello all,
I'm looking for some input on trying to machine a 60Rc case harden shaft 1055 material 7/8 dia. My thought was to use a 1/2" carbide endmill and spiral mill the 9/16" hole and face the flats on one side then drill the outer two holes then flip and face the back side. I also need to turn two snap ring grooves in the part which I was going to attempt to use a carbide grooving tool. I have never tried machining anything this hard before. I need to make 6 of these for now but possibly more down the road. The though was if a person can machine it this way I don't have to machine a soft shaft then heat treat then have to grind afterwards. Save time and money??
Thanks
I'm looking for some input on trying to machine a 60Rc case harden shaft 1055 material 7/8 dia. My thought was to use a 1/2" carbide endmill and spiral mill the 9/16" hole and face the flats on one side then drill the outer two holes then flip and face the back side. I also need to turn two snap ring grooves in the part which I was going to attempt to use a carbide grooving tool. I have never tried machining anything this hard before. I need to make 6 of these for now but possibly more down the road. The though was if a person can machine it this way I don't have to machine a soft shaft then heat treat then have to grind afterwards. Save time and money??
Thanks