Technology

Factors for End Mill Operation

Factor Instruction
and
Advice
Rigidity
of
Machine
(1)
Use
a
rigid
machine.
(2)
Adjust
cutting
conditions
according
to
the
rigidity
of
machine.
Collet
Chuck
and
Run
out
of
End
Mill
(1)
Use
a
rigid
and
precise
collet
chuck.
(2)
Minimize
the
run
out
of
end
mill.
Work
Clamp
(1)
Work
piece
must
be
firmly
clamped.
(2)
In
case
work
piece
cannot
be
firmly
clamped,
relieve
cutting
condition.
Cutting
Fluid
and
Chips
(1)
Give
a
sufficient
cutting
fluid.
(2)
We
recommend
water-base
cutting
fluid
for
heavy
cutting.
(3)
Some
end
mills
apply
dry
cutting
only.
(4)
Use
air
blow
for
dry
cutting.
(5)
Remove
chips
from
working
area.
Selection
of
End
Mill
(1)
Select
most
suitable
end
mills
according
to
work
material
and
dimension.
(2)
Refer
to
the
index
table
on
front
page.
Cutting
Conditions
(1)
Refer
to
recommended
milling
condition
table.
(2)
It
is
necessary
to
adjust
conditions
according
to
the
machine
rigidity
and
clamping
condition
of
work
piece.
Overhang
of
End
Mill
from
Spindle
Nose
(1)
Overhang
of
end
mill
must
be
as
short
as
possible
from
spindle
nose.
(2)
In
case
overhang
cannot
be
shorten,
relieve
cutting
condition.