Solid Carbide End Milling - Application and Operation
Introduction
End Mill Geometry
Length vs. Diameter
Lead-impact on application and performance
Rake-impact on application and performance
Helix-impact on application and performance
Cutting Forces
Flutes and Advanced Features
Corner Radius vs. Chamfers
Variable pitch
Core Diameter vs. Length of cut
Fundamentals of Application and Operation
Climb vs. Conventional Milling
Angle of Entry vs. Edge Strength
Width of cut vs. Chip Thickness
Depth of Cut, Radial vs. Axial
Roughing End Mills
Design and performance
Rougher’s vs. Semi-Finishers
Surface finish implications
Applications
Plunging
Ramping
Helical Interpolation
Thread Milling
Profile Milling
High Feed Milling
Trochoidal Milling
Troubleshooting and Wear
Built up Edge
Flank Wear
Spindle Mounting and Rigidity
