[Jewelry making - Article 00172] - Re: [Orchid] Titanium Tools?

[Bill Seeley]

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    Julie, High Speed steel is the tool of choice when turning Ti. The
    real key is proper lubrication and plenty of it. Cutting speeds,
    angle are both very important. this information is available in most
    current texts used in the machining industry. the International
    Titanium Development Assoc. has a web sight were much of this
    information is available. Bill 

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