The machining industry gives the machinist a variety of options when it comes to tools, materials, brands, and equipment. One of the most important and varied cutting tools are end mills. These are cutting tools that can be used in different machining processes and applications, and are described as a rotating tool that removes materials from a workpiece. Often made of tool carbide or high...

Machinists use a lot of specialized cutting tools with different, equally specialized coatings. Depending on the mill, the coating, the workpiece and the type of operation, a mill can (or can’t) perform a wide range of different functions. One of these types of mills is called a chamfer end mill. Here’s what you should know from a high level. What Is a Chamfer End Mill? A chamfer...