1. Special conditions of use for milling inserts

1.1 Use of round inserts in milling

The angle of attack of a milling cutter has a decisive influence on cutting performance, which depends on the angle at which the cutting edge meets the workpiece, the action of the cutting forces and the pressure distribution over the entire length of the cutting edge. The difference between 90° face milling cutters and 45° cutters for general face milling and cast iron has been discussed in previous articles in this section, as have cutters with 75° or 60° rake angles. We have not, however, looked at the effect of rake angle...