General Machining Parameters
Climb milling
Strongly recommended over conventional milling in order to prevent the inserts from rubbing when entering the part. With the Rotary Milling cutter, rubbing will quickly lead to increased friction and heat buildup, significantly reducing insert and cartridge life.
Skim Milling
Due to the unique cutting action of the Rotary Milling cutter, the part should be lowered .005" (0.10mm) to .010" (0.25mm) on "return" passes to prevent skim cut. If the cutter is allowed to skim cut, insert life will be reduced.
Width of Cut
Optimum width of cut is generally two-thirds of the diameter of the cutter.
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