A study of high efficiency face milling tools

A new predictive force model for a single-tooth face milling cutter with a chamfered main cutting edge has been derived. Machining tests has been conducted for fly cutting with a chamfered main cutting edge tools on plane surfaces. An S45C medium carbon plate has been used as the workpiece matrial. Force data from these tests were used to estimate the empirical constants of the mechanical model and to verify its prediction capabilities. The results show a good agreement between the predicted and measured forces. Since tool manufacturers does not provide tools with selected combinations of chamfered main cutting edge, radial angle, axial angle and inclination angles, tool holders manufactured in-house were used in the tests. The tips were prepared to the required geometry using a tool grinder. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.