Chucking Reamers Buying Guide
You need to start taking care of your
chucking reamers out there and for some tips and other fun stuff.
Tips
Here are some things to look into when you've got a
chucking reamer on hand:
* Check out the quality of your
reamer and don't cheap out.
* Think about the size you'll need. The advice we've found is: "Under 1/2" Drill 1/64" Undersize, Over 1/2" 1/32" drill oversize... Harder materials, you may want to diminish these allowances." You can decide what to do with this information.
* When it comes to drilling, remember this rule: "half the speed of drilling, twice the feed of drilling."
* It's important to take care of your flutes. If you store them haphazardly, your
reamer.
* Lubricate often and clean your flutes. Make sure to never turn them around.
More Tips From Reamer Experts
* "I generally use 100 rpm regardless of
reamer size and just use a light but steady hand pressure on the quill handle to feed down."
* "Don't let the
reamer dwell in the hole though if you want a good fit. Keep it feeding and as soon as you are through the job, back it out fast and have a measure."
* "Tip for a really tight fit with a
reamer. Play a flame on the workpiece for a few seconds before reaming and expand the metal. After reaming when it contracts you lose a few tenths."
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