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Thread: Milling cutter advise
27/09/2020 14:56:56

Also is bigger better for end mills? If I can make the same cut with either the 6mm or 12mm cutter which one should I use? I’ve been using the 12mm cutter unless it’s to big to help get the SFM closer to the sweet spot

27/09/2020 14:46:09

Thanks for all the replies. I’m leaning toward the shell mill at the moment as I’m not confident about shaping/sharpening the fly cutter blade. How easy is it to set all the inserts the same height on the shell Mill?

24/09/2020 07:48:31

It’s a Sieg sx2p mill, it’s end milling capacity is 20mm and face mill is 35mm. I’ll only be milling Aluminum about 20mm wide for now

23/09/2020 22:30:37

Hello

I’m a complete beginner at milling and only had my machine two weeks so please be gentle.

I’m looking for advise for the best end mill for squaring up stock in one pass. I’ve got a selection of ends mills the biggest being 12mm which takes several passes to machine the top face.

I’ve heard people talk about fly cutters, face mills and shell mills for machine large surfaces. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each the cutters, ie which is fastest or gives the best surface finish?

BTW I’ll be using them on Aluminum

thanks for you help

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