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    Micro Drilling-Speeds, feeds, setup?

    I have a job of drilling small brass parts with a #80 drill. The holes go through about .050" of material. I'm not finding much information on what speeds/feeds to to run the drill at. Online, or in books such as Machinery's Handbook. Setup will be on a CNC mill with a 10K spindle. For tool...
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    Any users of Kipware?

    Do any of you guys that have a full blown CAD/CAM package also use Kipware? I'd be interested in hearing your experience with it, and if its something that offers time savings for simple parts?
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    CNC Machining Helical Oil Grooves

    I'm working on machining figure 8 oil grooves in bronze bearings, using a manual lathe. 3.5" ID, 4" lead, 1/8" grooves. Grooves have specific start/stop points. (In other words, the grooves have to be captive in the bushing, the grooves can not lead in/out.) Lathe's slowest speed is 11 RPM...
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