Cost Effective CNC Tools

[Eddie CadParticipant @eddiecad57398]

Hi,

I am based in the UK and was wondering if anyone had any tips on sellers/ merchants that sell inexpensive yet reliable End Mill Cutters. I use '2 flute' 'TIAN coated' cutters but haven't been able to find anything cheaper than about £8 – £10 per unit.

Does anyone know of anywhere good to buy Mill Cutters more cost effectively as it just seems I might be paying too much.

Happy to buy in bulk if necessary.

All advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Eddie.

[Eddie CadParticipant @eddiecad57398]

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

What dia are you looking for?

Could try Arc HSS and Carbide both Tiain coated

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

What sizes, and materials do you cut? Why are you using a lot? Could you re-sharpen them? Would it be worth getting an EMG12 or making a grinding jig?

[mike TParticipant @miket56243]

EMG 12? That's cost effective?

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Well if you are using a lot of cutters then its very cost effective only need to sharpen 80 times and its paid for itself.

When I had one for review I did 40 cutters so at Eddies£ 8-10 a pop I got £450 back in a couple of hours.

J

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

EMG 12 only grinds the end of the cutting flutes, so flutes will not be restored to new cutting condition, Eddie has said he uses a lot which I take it to mean he's cutting the max DOC with the flutes doing the work, not just plunge cutting.

Emgee

Edited By Emgee on 28/01/2016 18:38:39

[Michael ToppingParticipant @michaeltopping17870]

Are you sure that 2 flute are the best to use. I find that with the relatively low rigidity of amateur machines that 3 & 4 flute cut better and last longer for most work.

Michael

[SpurryParticipant @spurry]

When I use 6mm 2 flute cutters in my CNC router, I generally use a max DOC of 3mm, very rarely using the max of 19mm. The Chinese ones are sometimes a bit stingy on overall length and the secondary clearance is not that good. But it all depends on what type of material and machine is being used.

Pete

[Eddie CadParticipant @eddiecad57398]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Its very helpful.

[Lionel TitchenerParticipant @lioneltitchener]

Have a look here – I have just got a flyer with offers valid to June 2016

http://www.shop-apt.co.uk

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