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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
End mills are used with our [[CNC Router|CNC router]] or [[CNC Mill|CNC mill]] | End mills are used with our [[CNC Router|CNC router]] or [[CNC Mill|CNC mill]]. | ||
The material you want to cut dictates the proper mill material and number of flutes. If you are unsure which end mill to use, please refer to our [[Milling Experiences|collection of milling experiences]]. | The material you want to cut dictates the proper mill material and number of flutes. If you are unsure which end mill to use, please refer to our [[Milling Experiences|collection of milling experiences]]. | ||
== Available at the Space == | |||
End mills are '''usually "bring your own"''' as there are way too many different types and quality levels out there. However, for soft materials and at your own risk there is a simple set of cheap end mills available to share in the [[CNC Room|CNC room]] (if they haven't broken down yet). | |||
Besides this selection, {{£}} might let you borrow one of [[User:Lukas/Werkzeug#Fräser|his end mills/router bits]] for a beer or so ;-) | |||
''And maybe some other members would share, too?'' | |||
== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
Revision as of 17:13, 11 April 2019
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| Synonyms: | DE: Schaftfräser |
| Type: | milling cutter |
| Material: | different |
| Used with: | CNC router, CNC mill |
| Location: | CNC room |
| Similar (More or Less): | router bits, drill bits |
An end mill is a type of milling cutter, a cutting tool used in industrial milling applications. It is distinguished from the drill bit in its application, geometry, and manufacture. (Wikipedia)
End mills come in different sizes and with different numbers of flutes. In addition, they can be made of different materials.
Usage
End mills are used with our CNC router or CNC mill.
The material you want to cut dictates the proper mill material and number of flutes. If you are unsure which end mill to use, please refer to our collection of milling experiences.
Available at the Space
End mills are usually "bring your own" as there are way too many different types and quality levels out there. However, for soft materials and at your own risk there is a simple set of cheap end mills available to share in the CNC room (if they haven't broken down yet).
Besides this selection, Lukas might let you borrow one of his end mills/router bits for a beer or so ;-)
And maybe some other members would share, too?
Further Reading
- Make: "The Skinny on End Mills"
- Kleine Fräserkunde (DE) - Zerspanungsbude forum post by "stefang", focused on metal milling but also good general information
- see also "longer" version (DE) - lacking some images from the forum post, though
