Arbor Milling

Arbor Milling is a cutting process in which material is removed by a rotating multiple-tooth cutter.  Cutting usually takes place on a surface parallel to the axis of tool rotation.  The chips formed are swept away by the rotation of the cutter.

Process Characteristics

Utilizes a rotating multipoint cutter, which produces discontinuous chips
Cutters are supported on a mandrel
Produces flat, contoured, or shaped surfaces (grooves, gears, etc.)
Is a versatile process with a high metal-removal rate.

 

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.