When Using Endmills Pay Attention to 10 Things

When using carbide milling cutters, the following points need to be noted:
Cutting parameters should be reasonable: the cutting speed of the carbide milling cutter should not be too fast, and the feed should be adjusted according to the material and cutting requirements to avoid excessive wear.
Coolant should be sufficient: carbide milling cutter is prone to generate a lot of cutting heat in the cutting process, and sufficient coolant is needed to reduce the temperature and prevent the tool from overheating and wearing.
Tool installation should be correct: pay attention to the axial and radial accuracy of the tool when installing the milling cutter, make sure that the tool and the machine tool are well coordinated to avoid tool wear or damage caused by incorrect installation.
Workpiece clamping should be firm: in the milling process, the firmness of workpiece clamping directly affects the milling quality and tool life. Therefore, make sure the workpiece is firmly clamped to avoid milling error or tool damage caused by loose workpiece.
Avoid the use of unsuitable cutting fluid: For different cutting requirements and materials, the appropriate cutting fluid should be selected. Avoid the use of unsuitable cutting fluid which may lead to increased tool wear or reduced workpiece quality.
Pay attention to the observation of tool wear: in the milling process, always observe the wear of the tool, and replace the badly worn tool in time to avoid machining errors or damage caused by tool wear.
Observe the operating procedures of the machine tool: when using carbide milling cutter for machining, observe the operating procedures of the machine tool to ensure the safety and stability of the machining process.
In short, the use of carbide milling cutter need to pay attention to a variety of issues, including cutting parameters, coolant, tool installation, workpiece clamping, cutting fluid selection, tool wear observation and machine operation. Only by comprehensively considering these factors can we give full play to the advantages of carbide milling cutters and improve machining efficiency and workpiece quality.