Milling

Tool characteristics for milling high-temperature, nickel-base alloys.

Many factors contribute to the success of an endmilling operation. Among them is applying a tool with the appropriate number of flutes.

Endmilling stainless steel and aluminum reveals that these two materials are surprisingly similiar.

Tips for milling deep pockets.

The elements required for successful facemilling.

The author discusses the disadvantages of using a finishing endmill for roughing applications. He also presents a quick, systematic, step-by-step series of calculations that allows machinists to optimize metalcutting when applying coarse-pitch, cobalt-HSS roughing endmills.

When shops crank up the speed, they have to be prepared for the consequences, even if they’re milling "easy-to-machine" aluminum.

Researchers using computer simulation and refined probing techniques attempted to mill a pocket as accurately as possible. This report tells how the researchers used their high-tech tools and how close to perfection they came.

When facemilling with an indexable-insert tool, the axial and radial rake angles of the inserts can have a significant impact on performance. This article reviews the basics of rake angles and their effect on tool life, cutter effectiveness and metal-removal rates.