MILLING CUTTER

Product Description

• 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 machine's 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.