When machining hardened steel, choosing the right finishing end mill is critical and can make or break your job. Machining hardened steels such as H13, D2, and Inconel present unique challenges due to their high hardness, high temperatures, and tool wear. This article takes a closer look at real-world considerations and provides expert tips to […]
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Understanding the Advantages of Ball Nose End Mills in Machining Hardened Steel In industries like mold manufacturing and precision parts production, ball nose end mills are preferred for machining hardened steel due to their superior contouring capabilities and surface finish control. When working with steel hardness levels ranging from HRC55 to HRC65, selecting the appropriate
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What Is a Corner Radius End Mill? A corner radius end mill features a rounded transition between the end face and the side edge, replacing the sharp tip found on traditional flat end mills. This arc transition significantly reduces stress concentration at the tool tip, enhancing overall tool durability and reducing the likelihood of chipping—especially
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Why Workpiece Material Matters in End Mill Selection In the CNC machining process, one of the prerequisites for correctly selecting carbide end mills is to understand the material properties of the workpiece being machined fully. The differences in hardness, thermal conductivity, adhesion tendency, etc. of different materials directly affect the wear rate, cutting stability and
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What is Finishing End Mill? What role does it Play in Machining? Finishing end mill is a tool designed for processes that require high surface accuracy and finish. It is often used for the final cut of the workpiece to achieve the ideal surface finish and dimensional accuracy. Compared with traditional roughing milling cutters, finishing
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In the CNC milling process, choosing the right tool type is one of the key factors affecting processing efficiency, surface roughness, cutting stability and cost control. The two most common end mills, ball nose end mills and flat end mills, play completely different roles in different processing tasks. Ball nose endmills, because of their hemispherical
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In modern manufacturing, 3D surface machining has become a core process in high-end fields such as molds, aviation, and medical treatment. In order to cope with these complex contours and high-precision surface requirements, ball nose end mills have become an essential tool for precision machining and high-quality surface treatment due to their unique structure and
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Before drilling a hole, or when drilling a centering hole on a lathe. Spot drills and center drills may have similar features, but they are used for two different purposes. What is a Center Drill Bit? The geometry of a center drill is slightly different from that of a spot drill bit; they are shorter,
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Milling thread is a process that uses a milling cutter to machine threads on a workpiece. Compared with traditional tapping and turning threads, milling thread has many advantages. Including high processing accuracy, good surface quality, long tool life, etc. People often compare the two, so let’s talk about it today. Milling thread uses a solid
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In the world of metalworking, toolholders often provide the connection between the CNC and the cutting tool. Producing the necessary synergy for optimal clamping when machining materials. Here, we’ll talk about some types of CNC toolholders. And discuss the basics you should know before choosing the right toolholder for your operation. Balance of Precision, Rigidity,
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