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    The document discusses the differences between conventional and climb milling techniques. Conventional milling involves cutting against the direction of feed while climb milling cuts with the feed direction. Climb milling reduces load on the cutting edge, improves surface finish, and lengthens tool life, making it the preferred technique. However, conventional milling is still recommended for older machines with backlash issues or when machining castings.

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    The document discusses the differences between conventional and climb milling techniques. Conventional milling involves cutting against the direction of feed while climb milling cuts with the feed direction. Climb milling reduces load on the cutting edge, improves surface finish, and lengthens tool life, making it the preferred technique. However, conventional milling is still recommended for older machines with backlash issues or when machining castings.

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    TECHNICAL RESOURCES

    Conventional Milling Vs. Climb Milling


    There are two distinct ways to cut materials when milling, conventional (up)
    milling and climb (down) milling. The difference between these two techniques
    is the relationship of the rotation of the cutter to the direction of feed.

    Figure 1: Backlash

    In conventional milling, the cutter rotates against the direction of the feed
    while during climb milling, the cutter rotates with the feed. Conventional
    milling is the traditional approach when cutting because the backlash (Figure
    1), the play between the lead screw and the nut in the machine table, is
    eliminated.

    PLAY
    (BACKLASH)

    Recently, climb milling has been recognized as the preferred way to approach
    a workpiece due to the fact that more and more machines compensate for
    backlash or have a backlash eliminator. Below are some key properties for
    both conventional and climb milling.

    NUT
    LEAD SCREW

    Conventional Milling (Figure 2)


    Chip width starts from zero and increases which causes more
    heat to diffuse into the workpiece and produces work hardening
    Tool rubs more at the beginning of the cut causing faster tool
    wear and decreases tool life
    Chips are carried upward by the tooth and fall in front of cutter
    creating a marred finish and re-cutting of chips
    Upwards forces created in horizontal milling tend to lift the
    workpiece, more intricate and expansive work holdings are
    needed to lessen the lift created

    Climb Milling (Figure 3)

    Figure 2: Conventional Milling

    FEED

    Chip width starts from maximum and decreases so heat


    generated will more likely transfer to the chip
    Creates cleaner shear plane which causes the tool to rub less
    and increases tool life
    Chips are removed behind the cutter which reduces the chance
    of re-cutting
    Downwards forces in horizontal milling is created that helps
    hold the workpiece down, less complex work holdings are need
    when coupled with these forces

    When to Choose Conventional or Climb Milling

    ROTATION

    CHIP THICKNESS
    BEGINS AT ZERO
    AND INCREASES

    Figure 3: Climb Milling

    Climb milling is generally the best way to machine parts today since it
    reduces the load from the cutting edge, leaves a better surface finish, and
    improves tool life. During conventional milling, the cutter tends to dig into the
    workpiece and may cause the part to be cut out of tolerance.
    Even though climb milling is the preferred way to machine parts, there are
    times when conventional milling is the recommended choice. Backlash, which
    is typically found in older and manual machines, is a huge concern with climb
    milling. If the machine does not counteract backlash, conventional milling
    should be implemented. Conventional milling is also suggested for use on
    casting or forgings or when the part is case hardened since the cut begins
    under the surface of the material.

    ROTATION

    FEED

    CHIP THICKNESS
    BEGINS AT MAX
    AND DECREASES

    HARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC 800-645-5609 978-948-8558 FAX WWW.HARVEYTOOL.COM

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