Supal(changzhou)Precision Tools Co.,Ltd

Supal(changzhou)Precision Tools Co.,Ltd

Many people have misunderstood of T-slot milling cutter.

2021 12/03

First understand from the shape: the so-called T-type milling cutter is somewhat similar to the uppercase English letter T, and there are several shapes. Commonly used are positive T-type milling cutters, T-type milling cutters with arcs, and T with chamfers. Type milling cutter, spherical T-knife, dovetail T-shape and other major shapes. Their uses and size functions are also different, most of which are used for forming T-slot milling;

It is also very important to understand the size when buying a T-shaped milling cutter. For example, there are several important sizes in a T cutter: blade diameter, blade length (thickness of the T head), clearance diameter, clearance length, shank diameter , Chief, etc. Other extended T knives include the R angle of the T head and the chamfer. It can be seen in the figure below:

T slot

T milling cutters are understood from the material: common carbide (tungsten steel) T milling cutters, high-speed steel (white steel, HSS, tool steel, T milling cutters of other materials, etc.). There are also other popular names such as aluminum and Stainless steel T milling cutters, these T-type milling cutters are classified according to the material being processed.

In combination with the above, we have to figure out what shape we want when purchasing a T-slot end mill, especially when there is no drawing. At the same time, we must also know what material T-milling cutter we want, cemented carbide or high-speed steel, or aluminum. Or stainless steel. Understand clearly the shape, size, material, etc. of the T-slot milling cutter, you can easily purchase the T-slot milling cutter for the machining center you want.