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33-02 Closed Slot

Make a program for the closed slot shown in the illustration below. Use only one tool, but select it for the best
cutting conditions. When finished, answer the five questions below.

3.625 0.2

R0.375

2.0

1.0
2.5 0.5

SECTION A-A

ò Asnswer these questions:

1. What cutter size is suitable to machine this slot? ___________________________________________________

2. What part of the slot is the best to start the first cut? _______________________________________________

3. What type of end mill is normally used to cut closed slots? _________________________________________

4. For the end mill used, what is the minimum size of the lead-in/lead-out arc? _________________________

5. For the end mill used, what is the maximum size of the lead-in/lead-out arc? _________________________

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