Detailed explanation of milling cutter classification: How many types of milling cutters do you know?

1. End mill

End mill is a common type of milling cutter, also known as plane milling. It is a cutting tool used for machining planes. It is mainly used for

milling planes, grooving and opening holes on the surfaces of various metal and non-metal materials. The characteristic of end mill is that the

cutter body is directly clamped on the spindle, which is suitable for milling planes, notches, edges and corners.

2. Ball head milling cutter

Ball head milling cutter is a cutting tool for machining three-dimensional curved surfaces. It has a ball head shape and is suitable for machining

molds, automotive parts and other parts with special requirements for shape. Its characteristics are that it can mill out three-dimensional spatial

shapes, with high surface finish and high precision, and is widely used in three-dimensional complex shape processing.

3. Face milling cutter

Face milling cutter is mainly used for machining planes or nearly plane workpieces, and is often used for basic machining of mechanical

machining. Its characteristics are that the cutting surface is generally wide, so the force area is large, and it can process large and hard

workpieces. Suitable for face milling of various metal or non-metal materials.

4. T-type milling cutter

As the name suggests, the T-type milling cutter has a T-shaped appearance and is suitable for processing parts with high symmetry

requirements, such as turning the residual material surface. The T-type milling cutter cooperates with the side milling cutter to process

symmetrical surfaces or grooves.

5. Arc milling cutter

The arc milling cutter is suitable for processing arc surfaces such as arcs and semi-arcs, and can also be used for cutting grooves. Its

characteristic is that the tool has an arc shape, which can process arcs and grooves with high arc size and precision.

In summary, the classification of milling cutters is divided according to different processing contents and forms. Understanding the

characteristics and usage scenarios of different types of milling cutters can better select suitable tools for processing and improve work

efficiency and processing quality.