--- In 7x12minilathe@..., franksjoy@a... wrote:
Can anyone explain,
technically, why parting is so difficult?
Max
This isn't the technical explanation, but from what I understand
parting off requires slow speed and heavy feed, so what is needed is
high power. If say if a real 1-hp ac constant speed motor were
available, geared down to the necessary low fpm, and an extremely
sharp tool is in use, and everything is rigid, then one could apply
the heavy feed and watch the work's parting line peel right off.
Since we're stuck with the motor arrangement (barring substantial and
expensive mods) only rigidity and tool quality and sharpness can be
controlled and tuned/improved.
Craig
