We consistently outperform other manufacturers by offering extremely high quality, fully stocked cutting tools at competitive prices, ensuring that you enjoy the best results while maximizing your shop's profitability.

Author: Andrew Centofanti is a Technical Sales Representative for AXYZ, a global manufacturer of CNC router and knife systems. Andrew’s in-depth knowledge about AXYZ’s tooling, parts and accessories line will help you get the most out of your machine and understand how to use it safely.

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Tool selection is critical when it comes to achieving a desired surface finish, tool life, or cut speed of a specific material. Tooling manufacturers go to great lengths to engineer tools to deal with specific aspects and properties of certain materials. Selecting the right tool for the job could determine whether a job fails or succeeds.

At AXYZ, we hold a vast range of downcut CNC router bits from industry leading tooling manufacturers such as LMT-Belin and LMT Onsrud. These bits range from 1/16” to ½” cut diameters and can be found at CNCshop.

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Milling speeds and feedschartMetric

Machining Advisor Pro is a cutting edge resource for generating customized running parameters specifically for Helical Solutions end mills

Proven to provide outstanding tool life and maximum material removal rates, these Nplus coated high performance end mills excel in High Efficiency Milling (HEM) of aerospace aluminum alloys with excellent performance in other non-ferrous alloys.

Upcut spiral tools are the most popular type of spiral fluted tool. Use these for grooving or slotting, for upward chip evacuation and best finish on the bottom side of the part.  These bits allow for rapid cuts since the tool clears the chips away from the material.  While ideal for cutting thicker materials, this type of tool is not recommended for thinner or softer materials. When working with these types of material, the upward force can pull the material causing a ragged finish on the top surface, or even worse, eject the part from the table. This type of geometry is used whenever the best finish is needed on the bottom side of a part.

Ball end mill speeds and feeds calculator

Do you prefer speeds and feeds charts? Helical supplies comprehensive speeds and feeds charts for every product in its catalog. View charts by clicking the Speeds & Feeds tab on each product table.

Helical's Custom-Engineered Program is designed to give you the best possible custom tool experience from end-to-end. We set ourselves apart with a team of engineers eager to understand every aspect of your project.

Do you prefer speeds and feeds charts? Helical supplies comprehensive speeds and feeds charts for every product in its catalog. View charts by clicking the Speeds & Feeds tab on each product table.

Cuttingspeed chartpdf

Machining Advisor Pro is a cutting edge resource for generating customized running parameters specifically for Helical Solutions end mills

End Mill RPM calculator

Carbide end mill speeds and feeds calculator

Downward spiral tools often require reduced cutting speeds because the chips are pushed back into the material. The chip extraction is generally less effective with this type of tool than it is with an upcut spiral tool.

Machining Advisor Pro (MAP) is a cutting-edge resource that generates custom running parameters for optimized machining with Helical Solutions end mills by pairing your end mill with your exact tool path, material, and machine setup.

Our team of knowledgeable technical field representatives and in-house tool experts are available to help you with tool selection, tool design, application support, and troubleshooting.

Helical's Custom-Engineered Program is designed to give you the best possible custom tool experience from end-to-end. We set ourselves apart with a team of engineers eager to understand every aspect of your project.

Machining Advisor Pro (MAP) is a cutting-edge resource that generates custom running parameters for optimized machining with Helical Solutions end mills by pairing your end mill with your exact tool path, material, and machine setup.

Our team of knowledgeable technical field representatives and in-house tool experts are available to help you with tool selection, tool design, application support, and troubleshooting.

HSS End mill Speeds and FeedsChart

You can purchase general purpose downcut bits or dedicated tooling for wood, plastics, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. You can find them all at our one-stop shop.

We consistently outperform other manufacturers by offering extremely high quality, fully stocked cutting tools at competitive prices, ensuring that you enjoy the best results while maximizing your shop's profitability.

Proven to provide outstanding tool life and maximum material removal rates, these Nplus coated high performance end mills excel in High Efficiency Milling (HEM) of aerospace aluminum alloys with excellent performance in other non-ferrous alloys.

Downcut spiral tools are best used for thinner materials which will be pushed down into the machine bed rather than being lifted with an upcut spiral. This can be particularly useful when using vacuum hold down where maintaining the seal between the material and sacrificial bed is crucial. These tools are predominantly used when a high quality cut finish is required on the top surface of cut parts.

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