threading titanium rod

[SlickRockSpider]

so its more to do with the feed rates and coolant, then the bit used. Makes sense.

I haven't tried it yet, but I know others have had trouble drilling and turning it.

Erin I had a thought about this last night. I use only drill bits meant for metal. Which means it take a smaller cut each time the drill bit rotates. If you or anybody uses drill bits for wood. The drill bit may be to aggressive. How do you tell? I will get some post pics. I buy all of my drill bits from a machine/tool catalog. (Enco, MSC) They are meant for steel.


Evan

 

[lead lobber]

Erin I had a thought about this last night. I use only drill bits meant for metal. Which means it take a smaller cut each time the drill bit rotates. If you or anybody uses drill bits for wood. The drill bit may be to aggressive. How do you tell? I will get some post pics. I buy all of my drill bits from a machine/tool catalog. (Enco, MSC) They are meant for steel.


Evan

Evan,
So, the difference in drill bits being the tool steel used and the angle of the cutting accomplished? I have no need to machine Ti, just have a serious Ti/ carbon fiber fetish.