Milling process

Milling machines produce mainly flat surfaces by means of a rotating cutter with multiple cutting edges.

The two main types of machine are the horizontal and the vertical spindle. Milling cutters usually have teeth

cut on the periphery and/or on the end of a disk or cylinder. Alternatively, ‘inserted-tooth’ cutters with

replaceable teeth may

may be used. The types of cutter are listed in the following table.

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