What Are Milling Machine Cutting Tools?
Milling machine cutting tools are rotating consumables designed to remove material from workpieces via helical cutting edges. Critical for CNC and manual mills, they process metals (steel/aluminum/titanium), composites, and plastics. Key types include:
- End Mills: For slotting, profiling, and 3D contouring.
- Face Mills: High-efficiency surface finishing.
- Ball Nose Cutters: Precision curved surface machining.
These tools directly determine machining accuracy, cycle time, and per-part cost.
Core Advantages
⚙️ Durability: 3X Longer Tool Life
- Carbide Substrate + Nano-Coating: TiAlN/AlCrN coatings resist heat (800°C+) and abrasion.
- PVD Diamond Coating: For composites/CFRP (5X life vs. carbide).
🔇 Ultimate Stability: ±0.01mm Accuracy
- Variable Helix (35-45°): Reduces chatter in deep-pocket milling.
- Unequal Pitch Design: Eliminates harmonics on thin-wall aerospace parts.
⚡ High Productivity: 40% Faster HSM
- Deep Chip Gullets: Prevent chip packing at 40,000 RPM.
- High-Pressure Coolant Channels: Direct fluid to cutting edges for 30% lower temperatures.
Full-Scenario Adaptability
材料 | Tool Type | Key Feature |
---|---|---|
Steel/Cast Iron | TiAlN-coated end mills | 800°C heat resistance |
Aluminum | 3-flute polished tools | Anti-adhesion design |
複合 材料 | PCD diamond-coated cutters | Delamination-free cutting |
Hardened Steel | CBN ball nose cutters | Mirror finishes (Ra<0.1μm) |
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specs |
---|---|
Diameter | 1-25ミリメートル (standard), 0.5-80ミリメートル (custom) |
フルート | 2-12 (high-density for finishing) |
Shank Types | BT/HSK/DIN (Mazak/Haas compatible) |
Surface Finish | Ra 0.2-0.8μm (mirror option: Ra<0.1μm) |
Max Hardness | ≤65 HRC (ultra-hard: CBN/PCD) |
Speed Range | 5,000-40,000 RPM (diameter-dependent) |
Industry Applications
- Aerospace: Titanium alloy milling with variable-lead tools (30% deformation reduction).
- 自動車: CBN tools for HRC55+ crankshaft finishing (2X tool life vs. HSSの).
- Mold & Die: 0.5mm ball nose cutters for HRC60 steel cavities (Ra<0.4μm).
- Energy: High-feed cutters for wind turbine gears (200% efficiency gain).
- Medical: 0.2mm micro-tools for titanium implants (±0.005mm tolerance).
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Selection Guide
1. Material-Based Selection
- Steel/Cast Iron: TiAlN-coated carbide (800°C+ stability).
- Aluminum: 45° helix + 3-flute design (anti-adhesion).
- 複合 材料: PCD diamond coating (delamination-free).
2. Process-Optimized Tools
- Roughing: Serrated corn cob mills (8mm depth @ Ø20mm).
- Finishing: 6-flute flat end mills + high-pressure coolant.
- 輪郭: R0.5-R5 ball nose cutters (0.05mm step-over).
3. Machine Integration
- CNC Mills: BT/HSK shanks (Mazak/Haas/DMG Mori).
- Manual Mills: DIN-standard shanks with anti-vibration sleeves.
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