The TL;DR version is yes. However, this deserves an explanation as many factors affect the process of machining aluminum workpieces, and tools are only a piece in the puzzle. The best end mills for aluminum are made of carbide because it has the right balance of hardness and toughness to withstand the forces involved in…
CNC machining, with its precision tolerances and highly specialized end mills, is not an operation in which “good enough” is ever “good enough.” The tools you choose to use, and the speed and conditions under which you operate them, must be very carefully selected for the application. Case in point: end mills for sale, and…
The era of CNC machining has ushered in a huge range of benefits for machinists, including but not limited to greater productivity, faster manufacturing processes, greater precision, less wasted materials, quicker assembly, and even possibly greater safety. But it is precision labor, and not free from fault. Very specific end mills and drills must be…
Machinists can take their pick of end mills and drills made from a wide range of materials, including HSS (high-speed steel), powdered metal, polycrystalline diamond, and of course solid carbide end mills for sale. The latter offers CNC machinists performing high-speed cutting operations a number of benefits. Here’s some basic information you need to know….
When calculating speeds and feeds for machining operations, many apply the “more flutes, more feed” rule of thumb. While some cases seem to confirm this approach, the catchy phrase should never be taken as a principle or axiom. Some considerations determine what the right flute count is for the job. In general, you’ll want to…
