Roughing = removing material fast, not after surface quality. Basically taking the machines power, setup rigidity and insert life to the extreme end...
I wouldn't worry about developing bad habits, as the device acts destructively and probably cost more than a "heck-lets-do-this-for-fun"-gig. Once it...
Haven't had to put out a magnesium fire, but knowing that it likes oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen...then how it reacts to argon or helium? Okay,...
Yes, depends on the size of the boring bar, the insert you are using and the power of your machine and that your workpiece stays put. At work I have...
It has very nice properties - self lubricating, light, withstands tremendous heat and doesn't expand in heat as steel does. And this was just some of...
It can be threaded, but think of threading a dense pile of ash. It doesn't take much force to break it and the minimum I would do is M6. When tapping...
..which all relate to the fasteners tensile properties and say nothing about the material, finish, tolerance or color. Get your facts straight before...