Cutters for Metals

Cutters for Metals

Slot drills are preferable to end mills. Slot drills can plunge down into a billet and then cut a closed ended slot or a pocket.

Ends mills and shell mills cannot plunge down into a billet. They must approach the material in the X and/or Y direction, at the right depth, from fresh air. Any slot they cut must be open at one end, which is where the cut starts.

The range of slot drill diameters and flute lengths is huge. Consult the catalogue of any engineering tool supplier. Check out what Greenwood Tools have on offer: see www.greenwood-tools.co.uk

There are many types and shapes of cutter made from a variety of materials. Buy what is appropriate for the work in hand and the material being cut and set feeds and speeds accordingly.

Cutters for Wood, MDF and Plastics
Engraving Attachment
Materials for Machining
Speeds and Feeds for High Speed Steel (HSS) Tools
Speeds and Feeds for Tipped Tools (not HSS)