Optimizing Machine Speeds for Carbon and Graphite Components
Unique Properties Present Unique Challenges for Graphite ComponentsIf you're accustomed to machining metals, your first instinct with carbon and graphite might be to run your machine at similar speeds as you would for these other industrial or precious metals. That's a mistake that leads to chipped edges, poor surface finish, and, as you’ll find out to your frustration, short tool life. Graphite is not metal, as we elaborate on below. Machining these different materials with their unique physical properties requires quite different approaches to dust control, to managing excessive heat, and to achieving desired surface finishes. At Semco Carbon, we've...
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