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Milling is a cutting process performed by [[End Mills|end mills]] which look a little like [[Bits#Drill Bits|drill bits]] but can cut laterally (sideways). Here's a good introductory read about these bits: [http://makezine.com/2014/09/10/endmills/ Makezine - "The Skinny on End Mills"]. Some end mills can also cut downwards but you might prefer using a [[Drill Press|drill press]], [[Cordless Drill|cordless drill]] or [[Rotary Tool|rotary tool]] for drilling jobs. | Milling is a cutting process performed by [[End Mills|end mills]] which look a little like [[Bits#Drill Bits|drill bits]] but can cut laterally (sideways). Here's a good introductory read about these bits: [http://makezine.com/2014/09/10/endmills/ Makezine - "The Skinny on End Mills"]. Some end mills can also cut downwards but you might prefer using a [[Drill Press|drill press]], [[Cordless Drill|cordless drill]] or [[Rotary Tool|rotary tool]] for drilling jobs. | ||
Be aware of the differences between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milling_cutter#Conventional_milling_versus_climb_milling conventional milling and climb milling]! | |||
[[CNC Mill|CNC mills]] or manually controlled [[Milling Table|milling tables]] can shape loads of different materials. When dealing with metals, you'll often hear the term "machining". [[Router|Routers]] (CNC or manual), on the other hand, are typically reserved for woodworking. | [[CNC Mill|CNC mills]] or manually controlled [[Milling Table|milling tables]] can shape loads of different materials. When dealing with metals, you'll often hear the term "machining". [[Router|Routers]] (CNC or manual), on the other hand, are typically reserved for woodworking. | ||
Revision as of 08:16, 5 June 2018
Milling is a cutting process performed by end mills which look a little like drill bits but can cut laterally (sideways). Here's a good introductory read about these bits: Makezine - "The Skinny on End Mills". Some end mills can also cut downwards but you might prefer using a drill press, cordless drill or rotary tool for drilling jobs.
Be aware of the differences between conventional milling and climb milling!
CNC mills or manually controlled milling tables can shape loads of different materials. When dealing with metals, you'll often hear the term "machining". Routers (CNC or manual), on the other hand, are typically reserved for woodworking.
"Milling" can also refer to sawing timber into boards (as in "sawmill"), but we are not attempting that kind of milling yet.
Further Reading
Pages in category "Milling"
The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
