What is successful milling like in Russia？
Milling has evolved into a method that can process a very wide range of operations. In addition to all traditional applications, milling is a powerful alternative for holes, threads, cavities and surfaces that were previously machined by turning, drilling or tapping.
Different types of milling operations
Shoulder milling
Face milling
Copy milling
Slotting and parting off
Chamfer milling
Gear processing
Hole and pocket milling/cavity machining
Initial Considerations for Milling Operations
1. Structure to be milled
The features to be milled must be carefully considered. These features may be deep, requiring an extended tool; they may also contain breaks and inclusions.
2. Parts
The workpiece surface may be difficult to machine, with cast skin or forged scale. In the case of poor rigidity due to thin-walled parts or weak clamping, special tools and machining strategies must be used. The workpiece material and its machinability must also be analyzed to determine optimal cutting parameters.
3. Machines
The choice of milling method will determine the type of machine tool required. Face/shoulder milling or slot milling can be performed in a 3-axis machine, while milling of 3D contours requires an optional 4- or 5-axis machine.
Currently, turning centers can have milling capabilities thanks to driven toolholders; machining centers can have turning capabilities. The development of CAM means that 5-axis machines are becoming more common. They have more flexibility, but stability can be a limiting factor.
Post time: Jul-01-2022