What is a rotary axis?

1. What must first be done before milling with either a T-slot cutter or dovetail cutter?

2. What are the two basic types of keys?

3. What diameter cutter should be used to create 3/16″ radii in the corners of a pocket?

4. When roughing a pocket, should you machine in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and why?

5. What is a rotary axis?

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