CNC Machining There are many types of cutting tools commonly used in CNC machining, and each tool has its specific purpose and suitable material. Here are some common CNC cutting tools and their selection principles:
1.End Mill:
Features: Face milling cutters are one of the most commonly used tools for flat and contour machining on the surface of a workpiece.
Selection principle: Select the appropriate diameter, number of edges and cutting edge profile of the face milling cutter to suit the desired shape and surface quality.
2.End Mill (Face Mill):
Features: End mills are used for large area leveling on the surface of the workpiece, usually for milling flat surfaces.
Selection principle: Choose the right tool according to the need for surface finish and processing speed.
3.Ball end mill:
Features: Ball nose cutters are suitable for complex surface machining and three-dimensional contour machining, and can create spherical cuts on the workpiece.
Selection principle: The diameter and number of blades of the ball nose milling cutter are selected according to the desired surface characteristics.
4.Drill:
Features: Drill bits are used to create round holes on the workpiece, there are different types of drill bits for different types of holes.
Selection principle: select the appropriate diameter and length of the drill bit to ensure that it is compatible with the workpiece material.
5.Reamer (reamer):
Features: The reamer is used for further finishing in the drilling, improving the accuracy and surface quality of the hole.
Selection principle: choose the appropriate reamer according to the drilling diameter and accuracy requirements.
6.Turning tool:
Feature: For turning operations, the workpiece is cut on a rotating workpiece.
Selection principle: Select the appropriate type and shape of turning tool according to the desired shape and surface quality.
7.Slotting cutter:
Features: It is used for cutting grooves, keyways, etc., and is often used for slot milling on milling machines.
Selection principle: **Choose the appropriate grooving cutter according to the width and depth of the groove.
8.Chamfer Mill:
Features: Used to create chamfers on the edges or orifices of the workpiece.
Selection principle: Choose the appropriate chamfering tool according to the required chamfer size and angle.
When choosing a cutting tool, you need to consider factors such as material, machining shape, surface quality requirements, cutting speed, etc. At the same time, ensure that the tool matches the specifications and performance of the CNC machine to give full play to the efficiency of the tool. Adjust the cutting parameters of the tool, such as cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, to achieve the best machining results.