Shop by Milling Operation
Countersinking
Countersinking is used to widen a drilled or tapped hole, so a screw sits flush or below the surface. Chamfering removes sharp edges by leaving a sloped surface. These tool types can perform several operations like deburring and bevelling.
Engraving
Machine engraving is the process of carving a design into a material, often used to decorate or label a part. Small, intricate details are common in engraving applications and require tools that are optimized for high-speed spindles.
Facing
Facing removes material from a workpiece to create a flat surface. The purpose is to achieve a level surface that is square with the axis of the part. Tools with wide cutting edges are most effective for quickly truing up material.
Roughing
Roughing involves removing bulk material rapidly and roughly shaping a workpiece into the desired form. Tools with fast feed rates and large depth of cut are ideal to remove as many chips as possible in the shortest amount of time.
Surfacing
Surfacing is when the X, Y, Z axes are moving at the same time. This operation often has more complex toolpaths that require multiple passes. Ball nose end mills are recommended as the rounded cutting edge cuts material at any angle.
Threading
Threading is the process of cutting screw threads, so parts can be fastened together. Thread mills let you control the fit, adjust the thread size, and create custom threads which keeps run times low since there are fewer tool changes.
Undercutting
Undercutting creates a recessed feature in a part, and that requires special tooling. A standard end mill can’t do it as the area is often inaccessible from overhead. The tools need to be able to bevel or deburr the underside of a part.
Custom Tooling
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