Milling tools are cutting tools used in milling machines to remove material from a workpiece. Milling is a machining process that involves rotating a cutting tool against a stationary workpiece to create a desired shape or surface.
There are many types of milling tools, each designed for a specific type of milling operation. Here are some common types of milling tools:
End mills: End mills are cylindrical cutting tools with a flat or ball-shaped tip that are used for contouring, slotting, and pocketing.
Face mills: Face mills are large, rotating cutting tools with multiple cutting edges that are used to remove material from the face of a workpiece.
Ball nose end mills: Ball nose end mills have a rounded tip that is ideal for 3D contouring and finishing complex shapes.
Fly cutters: Fly cutters are single-point cutting tools that are used to create a flat surface on a workpiece.
Thread mills: Thread mills are cutting tools used to create threads on a workpiece.
T-slot cutters: T-slot cutters are cutting tools used to create T-shaped slots in a workpiece.
Chamfer mills: Chamfer mills are cutting tools used to create beveled edges on a workpiece.
Shell mills: Shell mills are large, cylindrical cutting tools with multiple cutting edges that are used to remove material from a large area of a workpiece.
Milling tools are made from a variety of materials, including high-speed steel, carbide, and ceramic. The type of material used depends on the application and the properties of the workpiece material. Proper selection and use of milling tools are critical to achieving optimal machining performance and accuracy.
