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- Secure the blank in two vises.
- Set the speed to 5000 rpm, and the feed to 2 ipm. (3 is not friendly, just stick to 2)
- Turn on the coolant. (Make sure to check levels and refill according to the procedure on the Deep website if you're in the Deep)
- Plunging .030" at a time, cut the slot. Power feed is your friend.
- Once you have reached the desired depth, test the slot width with the Fin Preform. Run .005" finishing passes until it fits snugly.
- Replace the end mill every 2-3 fins.
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- Tilt the mill head to 15 degrees.
- Tram the vise perpendicular to the mill table.
- Clamp the LE in soft jaws that extend out beyond the vise.
- Secure the 1/4" Carbide End Mill in the machine.
- Make sure to have the edge finder and the end mill in the same collet (R8) to make your life easier
- Set the speed to 5000 rpm and the feed to 5.4 ipm.
- Set the Z to the final dimension and work the Y in .090" per pass. (Five passes plus a finishing pass)
- Perform a .005" finishing pass.
- Flip the fin and machine the other side.
- Replace the end mill every 2-3 fins.
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