Rough End Mill vs Finish End Mill Practical
· This kind of end mill utilizes a wavy tooth form cut on the periphery These wavy teeth form many successive cutting edges producing many small chips resulting in a relatively rough surface finish During cutting multiple teeth are in contact with the workpiece reducing chatter and vibration You could also say that a regular 2 flute endmill is a roughing mill and a 3 or 4 flute is a