March 17, 2025

Types of Milling Cutters, How Many Do You Know?

End milling cutters are tools used on milling machines to perform a variety of machining operations. Such as slotting, chamfering, contouring, ramping, and plunging. Different types of end mills are designed based on the material being machined, the intended operation, and the desired shape or profile. They are designed to meet specific machining needs and

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Why Do CNC Cutting Tools Need to be “Passivated”?

Tool “passivation” is a process of micro-processing the cutting edge of the tool. The purpose is to remove tiny burrs and irregularities on the cutting edge. Or the sharp cutting edge is moderately rounded to improve the performance of the tool. This treatment does not actually make the tool blunt, but makes the cutting edge

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