The metal lathe has quite a wide kerf (3mm or more I’d guess). Metal bandsaw would have much less wastage I believe. The finish being better on the lathe might not matter so much if these blanks are going to be machined on the CNC.
The metal lathe has quite a wide kerf (3mm or more I’d guess). Metal bandsaw would have much less wastage I believe. The finish being better on the lathe might not matter so much if these blanks are going to be machined on the CNC.