MILLING CUTTER

MILLING CUTTER Specification

Materials: Milling cutters are typically made from high-speed steel (HSS), carbide, or ceramic materials, each offering different levels of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance. Carbide cutters are widely used for high-speed machining and cutting hard materials.
Geometry: The geometry of a milling cutter, including its number of flutes, helix angle, and cutting-edge angles, significantly impacts its performance. The number of flutes determines the cutting capacity, while the helix angle affects chip evacuation and cutting forces.
Coatings: Some milling cutters are coated with materials like titanium nitride (TiN) or aluminum titanium nitride (AlTiN) to enhance their hardness, wear resistance, and lubricity, improving tool life and cutting performance.
Applications: Milling cutters are used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, mold and die making, and general machining. They are employed to manufacture a wide range of parts, from simple brackets to complex engine components.

Choosing the right milling cutter:

Selecting the appropriate milling cutter for a specific application requires considering factors such as:

Workpiece material: The material being cut influences the choice of cutter material and geometry.
Cutting operation: The type of cut being performed determines the cutter type and size.
Machine capabilities: The machines spindle speed, feed rate, and power output affect the selection of cutter parameters.
Desired surface finish: The required surface finish influences the choice of cutter geometry and cutting parameters.