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In this lesson
Examine cutting tools and their recommended uses.
Review the steps for setting up the tool library.
Basic Cutting Tools
Indexable Shell Mill
Countersink
Combination Drill & Countersink
Ball End Mill
Non-Center Cutting End Mill
Center Cutting End Mill
Spotting Drill
Flutes
4 Flute End Mill2 Flute End Mill
More room for chip evacuation
Used for light metals
Weak, short tool life
More cutting edges, longer tool life
Used for harder metals
Clogs easily in deep cuts
Center vs. Non-Center Cutting
4 Flute Center Cutting
2 Flute Center Cutting 4 Flute
Non-Center Cutting
Milling Tools
Tool Description MSC Part #
Application
¼” 2 Flute HSS Single End Mills For Cutting Aluminum –
3/8 Shank x 1 ¼ cutting length
01901164
Facing, profiling, Pocketing, Slotting,
Roughing and Finishing
¼” 2 Flute Ball End Mill for Aluminum – 3/8 shank x 1 ¾
cutting length
71886162
Surfacing, Slotting, profiling,
Roughing and Finishing
Tool Description MSC Part #
Application
¼” Countersink & De-burring Tool –
90 Degree02462166
Engraving, De-burring,
countersink, Spot drilling
#3 Combined drill & countersink 90
Degree71037030
Spot drilling, Engraving
¼” spotting drill 90 deg
01833003 Spot Drilling, Engraving
Engraving Tool Options
Professional Development ID Code: 6005
Setting Up The Tool Library
Select the tool number. This will be
identified as tool 1 (M06 T1)
Type in a tool descriptionEnter the
Diameter
Fraction Decimal1/16 0.06251/8 0.1250
3/16 0.18751/4 0.2500
5/16 0.31253/8 0.3750
7/16 0.43751/2 0.5000
9/16 0.56255/8 0.6250
11/16 0.68753/4 0.7500
13/16 0.81257/8 0.8750
15/16 0.93751 1.0000
Setting Up The Tool Library
Select the type of Tool.
An End Mill has a flat bottom. A center cutting is recommended since plunging is often
required.
A Bull Mill has a nose radius on its corners - Define the radius here.
A Ball Mill has a constant radius (1/2
Diameter) on its end.
Setting Up The Tool Library
A Standard Drill (118° Point)
Define the taper angle.
Define the diameter at its
end point.
An engraving tool is a type of tapered cutter.
Various Suppliers
http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/
http://www.kennametal.com/en/metalworking/mw_home.jhtml
http://www.mscdirect.com
http://www.penntoolco.com/main.cfm
References:
Kibbe, R.R. & Neely, J.N & Meyer, R.O. & White, W.T. (2002). Machine Tool Practices,
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Mattson, M. (2002). CNC Programming Principles and Applications, Albany, NY: Delmar.