Tried a different feed rate on a 6061 job and got a mirror finish

Had a run of 50 parts in 6061 aluminum. Usually run at 150 IPM for the finish pass. Dropped it to 80 IPM on a hunch. Surface came out like glass, no chatter at all. Anyone else found a sweet spot with slower feeds on aluminum?

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norar651d ago

Wait, you can get that from just slowing down?

the_abby11h ago

Yeah, it sounds too simple but it works. I read a study about how our brains process things better when we're not rushing. Slowing down lets you catch details you'd normally miss. It's not about doing less, it's about giving your focus room to actually work. That extra second or two makes a bigger difference than people expect.