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CAM File: Nose Cone Tip (SLDW16).SLDPRT
Lessons Learned
- Make sure that whatever stock you order is long enough to account for not only the part, but 1" or more for the lathe to hold onto. If the part is too short, it might get damaged in the chuck, and machining will just be more difficult overall.
- Use the correct feeds and speeds for steel. Ask someone who has experience turning steel, and do research online to confirm.
- Drilling into steel is difficult, especially with a small drill bit. Use lots of lubricant and slow speeds, and expect drill bits to break.
- Order extra steel rounds in case you mess up one of them
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