Milling

Milling machines are some of the most common types of equipment used in metalworking. These multi-purpose machines allow for creating products with a variety of features, including holes, slots, and sometimes even three dimensional contours with high precision. Such accuracy is achieved by movements of special cutting tools, known as milling cutters, within the machine, which give a workpiece the desired shape and size. Milling cutters are key elements of just about any milling process, regardless of its complexity and volume, which is why their quality and performance are crucial for turning workpieces into top-notch final products.

There are many types of milling cutters, including, but not limited to, ball cutters, slab mills, thread mills, and end mills. The latter ones are the most popular type of milling cutters used in metalworking. The high popularity of end mills is based on their versatility. They come in handy for lots of applications, including profile milling, tracer and face milling, plunging and many more. Most of end mills available on the market are made from high-speed steel or cemented carbide to ensure increased resistance to wear in tough operation conditions, which makes them the perfect tools for mass production.