Machining Inconel

[leecoop]

I need to machine Inconel shafts 15" long and 2" in dia. I want to do it on a CNC lathe. What special consideration does this material need? Cutting tools, speed, etc.?

Thanks

 

[tomwalz]

Try the practical machinist forum

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/

Tom

Thomas J. Walz
Carbide Processors, Inc.

http://www.carbideprocessors.com

 

[TVP]

http://www.specialmetals.com/documents/machining.pdf