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.

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The High Speed Aluminum Challenge

10/01/1996

Author:

Tom Howes

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

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Precision In Their Pocket

09/01/1998

Author:

Matthew Mueller

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.

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What’s Your Angle?

12/01/1999

Author:

Aaron Alvarez

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.

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LACH DIAMANT looks back on 95 years, part 2

Where do we come from – what is our destination? This was the question after the first introduction of this new cutting material “polycrystalline diamonds” (PCD) at the Hanover Trade Show in 1973.

Brazed Ceramic CoroMill 316 and Ceramic CoroMill Plura Endmills

Sandvik Coromant is releasing two series of ceramic endmills for optimized performance in nickel-based alloys. The latest brazed ceramic CoroMill 316 and ceramic CoroMill Plura endmills offer a more productive method for roughing in ISO S materials compared to standard carbide milling cutters.

H330 Series Endmill

The H330 Series is engineered exclusively for high-speed milling of Aluminum applications.