End milling cutter is a kind of tool commonly used in CNC machine tool, which has a wide range of uses and is suitable for cutting a variety of materials. The following are common uses of end mills:
First, surface milling
End mills can be used for surface milling, especially where large amounts of material need to be removed. By adjusting the cutting parameters and tool path, the end mill can efficiently produce a flat surface, suitable for a variety of materials, such as metal, plastic, wood and so on.
Second, groove milling
The end mill can process grooves of various shapes, such as T-shaped grooves, dovetail grooves, etc. By selecting the right tool diameter, cutting depth, and feed speed, the end mill can precisely produce the desired groove size and shape.
Third, step surface milling
The end mill is suitable for milling the step surface. By adjusting the feed direction and cutting depth of the tool, the end mill can process the step surface of different heights to meet the processing needs of complex parts.
Fourth, copy milling
The end mill can also be used for copying milling, that is, machining according to a predetermined outline shape. Through CNC programming and tool path planning, the end mill can accurately process the desired profile shape, which is suitable for mold manufacturing, aerospace, automotive parts and other fields.
Fifth, side processing
End mills are not limited to surface and groove machining, but can also be used for side machining. By adjusting the feed direction and cutting depth of the tool, the end mill can process various shapes of the side, such as bevel, curved surface and so on.
Sixth, hole processing
Although an end mill is not a tool specifically used for hole machining, in some cases it can also be used for machining smaller holes. By selecting the right tool diameter and cutting parameters, the end mill can produce the desired holes in the workpiece.
Seventh, other processing forms
In addition to the above common uses, end mills can also be used for other processing forms, such as surface processing, thread processing, etc. Through CNC programming and tool path planning, end mills can achieve a variety of complex machining tasks.
Precautions for use
Select the right tool specifications: Select the right tool diameter, cutting depth and feed speed according to the processing needs to ensure processing efficiency and processing quality.
Maintain the sharpness of the tool: check the wear of the tool regularly, and replace or repair the tool in time to maintain the sharpness of the tool.
Reasonable adjustment of cutting parameters: according to the workpiece material and processing requirements, reasonable adjustment of cutting parameters, such as cutting speed, feed speed and cutting depth, to ensure the stability and safety of the processing process.
In summary, the end mill has a wide range of uses, suitable for cutting a variety of materials. In CNC machine tools, by choosing the right tool specifications and cutting parameters, end milling cutter can achieve a variety of complex machining tasks.