According to the five most common end mill types, we will introduce how to read the specification sheet one by one, and the precautions to help you quickly find the size you need!

SOLID END MILLS Note 1) When cutting austenitic stainless steel, the use of water-soluble cutting fluid is especially effective. Note 2) If the depth of cut is smaller than this table, feed rate can be increased. Note 3) When drilling, please …

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 — I have a CNC machine and can run pocket routines so my usual choice for an end mill is 1/4" to 1/2" with 1/4" or 3/8" being the most used. I sometimes use a 3/4" for facing larger surfaces to reduce the number of passes.

Here is a chart of standard end mill sizes which includes ball end mill sizes. Find your perfect milling bit at 6G Tools and have it shipped today.

Multi-Purpose End Mills • Selection Guide • Metric. WIDIA Solid End Milling Portfolio.

A thread mill is simply an end mill with the thread form and a specific pitch. The machine can be programmed to helically interpolate to the desired diameter. A 1/4-20 thread mill can produce a 1/2-20 or even a 7/8-20 thread making it an excellent choice for uncommon thread sizes or large diameter threads. Left.

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 — Practical Machinist Forum: A forum discussion about the general size of end mills that should be used, advising to stick with 3/4 and smaller end mills. Speed Tiger Tools: This source provides a chart of square-end mill size standards, including diameter, flute length, and overall length.

Replaceable carbide-insert end mills reduce waste and cost in high-volume jobs— when the cutting edges dull, replace the carbide inserts instead of the entire tool. End mills have a square cut style for milling square slots, pockets, and edges.