| Sufficient
amount of stock should be left in the work area to permit the reamer to cut rather than
burnish or glaze. The amount of stock removal for machine reaming:
| Reamer Diameter |
Suggested Stock Removal |
| 1/4" |
.008-.010 |
| 1/4" - 1/2" |
.012-.015 |
| 1/2"-1" |
.017-.020 |
| 1"-1 1/2" |
.020-.025 |
Speeds and Feeds Chart
Flute Styles
Straight Flutes
Straight flutes for all types of general machine reaming applications.
Right Hand Spiral Flutes
For blind holes and abrasives, ductile materials. Do not use for holes with interruptions
unless material is reasonably soft.
Left Hand Spiral Flutes
Produce better finishes on hard materials such as heat treated steels. Shear action is
excellent for holes with interruptions; i.e. keyways,elongated slots, etc.
The use
of coolants will help produce a more superior finish when reaming. Reamers are furnished
with a 45 degree lead unless otherwise specified. |
