Milling – Vertical and Horizontal Milling Machines Basics
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Cutting Tool Engineering Article
Great article about high productivity milling strategy. In the article they talk a lot about Axial and Radial tool engagement. If you are using a Vertical Milling Machine, Radial engagement is X&Y movement, while Axial is Z axis. Also: WOC = Width Of Cut, DOC = Depth Of Cut