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Alternative machining strategies challenge and the calculation of cutting data require a more
deep-rooted techniques profound understanding of the specific
features of this process.
Substantially expanded opportunities for
modern machining tools have led to new milling The conventional milling of slots or grooves starts
strategies that, amongst other advantages, from the machining of solid material directly
reduce power consumption. at full tool engagement. Milling with full tool
engagement requires increased cutting forces
An example is turning heavy-weight parts. When and, as a consequence, consumes more power.
turning, cutting speeds are traditionally ensured A high speed trochoidal milling technique can be
by rotating a part. If the main drive of a machine an effective alternative to the common slot milling
tool is unable to rotate a part of large mass with strategy. In trochoidal milling, a rapidly rotated tool
the required velocity, the achieved cutting speed machines the slot by arc motion at a significant
will fall short of the necessary range. Such a depth of cut and very small width of cut. The tool
limitation causes a loss in performance in slices thin layers of material with both high speed
turning operations. and high feed rates.
Today, advanced multifunctional machining tools
offer an effective solution: turn-milling, a method HELIDO for high speed
trochoidal milling
combining milling and turning, where a milling tool
cuts a rotating workpiece. The majority of ISCAR
indexable face mills and endmills can be applied
to turn-milling; however, correct tool positioning
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