User`s manual

End Mill Knowledge

NOTES:

 Shank & Collet

• Shank is portion that is held by machine and used in conjunction

with collet type holder

• Comes in standard sizes

• 1/4”, 1/8” for standard sizes

• 6mm or 3mm for metric sizes

 Flute

• Number of cutting blades an end mill has

• Two flute end mills have greatest amount of flute space for more chip

carrying capacity

• Three flute end mills have same flute space as two flute, but has a

larger cross sectional area and thus provides greater strength

• Four or more flutes are ideal for finishing work only due to smaller flute

space