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1. Roughing with End Mills: Coarse or Fine Pitch

When should you use a coarse pitch, and when should you use a fine pitch? Roughing end mills with sinusoidal waveform are designed to reduce side pressure and cut the chips into much smaller segments. This reduces chatter, vibration, and...

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2. Types of End Mills

Flutes - Spiral cutting edge on the end mill. 2 and 4 flute end mills are the most commonly used.     * 2-Flute - Allows maximum space for chip ejection. Used for general milling operations.     * 3-Flute - Excellent for slotting. Used for...

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