Selecting a milling cutter is not a simple task. There are many variables, opinions and lore to consider, but essentially the machinist is trying to choose a tool that will cut the material to the required specification for the least cost. The cost of the job is a combination of the price of the too Read More

Thread mill[edit]Main article: Threading (manufacturing) § Thread millingA diagram of a solid single-form thread cutting toolA solid multiple-form thread milling cutter. Read More

Milling cutters come in several shapes and many sizes. There is also a choice of coatings, as well as rake angle and number of cutting surfaces.Shape: Several standard shapes of milling cutters are used in industry today, which are explained in more detail below.Flutes / teeth: The flutes of the mil Read More