Flute Count

Author John Forrest
Published
April 01, 2002 - 11:00am

Many factors contribute to the success of an endmilling operation. Among them is applying a tool with the appropriate number of flutes.

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Related Glossary Terms

  • endmilling

    endmilling

    Operation in which the cutter is mounted on the machine’s spindle rather than on an arbor. Commonly associated with facing operations on a milling machine.

  • flutes

    flutes

    Grooves and spaces in the body of a tool that permit chip removal from, and cutting-fluid application to, the point of cut.

Author

Technical Director and Marketing Manager

John Forrest is the technical director and marketing manager for Niagara Cutter, Amherst, New York. For more information, call 888-689-8400 or visit www.niagaracutter.com.